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Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates

South Korean presidential frontrunner also pledges to help separated families and defectors, pursue talks with Pyongyang

Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 26, 2025
A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
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A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability

While escalation risks have subsided, a US failure to engage or continuation of Ukraine war could alter DPRK’s calculus

A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 26, 2025
North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark

North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark

DPRK’s protest halts effort to recognize Yellow Sea islands, potentially as part of attempt to challenge maritime border

North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 23, 2025
Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington

Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington

Statement follows report that Pentagon is considering relocating 4,500 soldiers deployed to counter North Korea

Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
Accidental sanctuary: Where nature and history meet on the North Korean border
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Accidental sanctuary: Where nature and history meet on the North Korean border

Central South Korean areas along the DMZ are home to secret tunnels, sweeping vistas and former communist buildings

Accidental sanctuary: Where nature and history meet on the North Korean border
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 23, 2025
Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help

Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help

Even the South hasn’t produced a comparable capability, but experts emphasize the DPRK air force still lags far behind

Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 21, 2025
Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack

Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack

ROK presidential frontrunner suggests DPRK construction work last year served as omen of Yoon’s martial law plans

Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 20, 2025
North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit

North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit

Seoul belatedly confirms ‘Unification Pavilion’ now called ‘Panmun Hall,’ reflecting DPRK’s shift to two-state policy

North Korea expunges ‘unification’ from name of JSA building that hosted summit
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 19, 2025
Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea

Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea

Kim Moon-soo questions feasibility of denuclearization, while Lee Jae-myung stresses reliance on US extended deterrence

Presidential candidates spar over need for ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2025
Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
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Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy

Seoul could push to revive DPRK engagement, perhaps with China’s help, but faces growing US pressure to confront Beijing

Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
Hans Horan
Hans Horan May 19, 2025
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