Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Seoul’s defense ministry to restore North Korea division supporting engagement
Decision reverses Yoon administration’s renaming of North Korea Policy Division to focus on DPRK sanctions
Lee Jae Myung orders tighter government coordination on North Korea policy
Creation of new security ministers’ meeting follows signs of discord between unification and foreign ministries
ROK has adjusted criteria for identifying North Korean border incursions: JCS
Seoul says it now refers to both South Korean military and UNC maps due to deterioration of physical markers in DMZ
Russia denies holding ‘secret’ talks with Seoul on North Korean nuclear issue
Spokesperson says Moscow refuses to mediate between the Koreas, denouncing denuclearization as meaningless
Lee says South Koreans won’t become ‘commies’ from reading North Korean media
President criticizes limits on access, stating they reflect outdated ideas about citizens’ vulnerability to propaganda
Seoul presses China to help revive diplomacy with its ally North Korea
But Beijing makes no mention of related discussion at foreign ministry talks, reflecting gap over DPRK policy
Trump’s National Security Strategy risks aggravating tensions with North Korea
While the DPRK is clearly not a priority for the US, that doesn’t stop Pyongyang from antagonizing Seoul
Panmunjom tours will no longer enter blue buildings on North Korea border: UNC
Deputy commander tells NK News that tourists will instead visit roof of Freedom House amid heightened security concerns
DMZ demarcation line is not the border despite North Korean claims: UNC official
In interview, Lt. Gen. Derek Macaulay says loss of border markers and severed hotlines increase risk of miscalculation
Seoul to seek joint inscription of taekwondo as UNESCO heritage with North Korea
Change in approach comes after DPRK submitted separate application in 2024, placing pressure on ROK to take action
