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Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
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Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed

Veteran policy adviser weighs in on Pyongyang’s posture on unification and Seoul’s options under a new administration

Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News June 5, 2025
North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term

North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term

Restrictions apply to 19 countries but exclude DPRK, a move one expert says may aim to leave door open for talks

North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 5, 2025
New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright
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New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright

South Korean military says mysterious balloons played minor role in raising capsized destroyer after failed launch

New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2025
Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung

Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung

Unusual statement may have aimed to pressure new ROK president to align with US even as it focuses less on North Korea

Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy June 4, 2025
Russian security chief meets Kim Jong Un, discusses Ukraine and Korean Peninsula

Russian security chief meets Kim Jong Un, discusses Ukraine and Korean Peninsula

Sergei Shoigu makes one-day trip to Pyongyang for talks on defense pact and honoring North Koreans who fought in Kursk

Russian security chief meets Kim Jong Un, discusses Ukraine and Korean Peninsula
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration

Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration

In speech, newly elected South Korean president celebrates ROK military might but stresses peace is ‘cheaper than war’

Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North

Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North

Dominant victory ends leadership vacuum since Yoon’s impeachment that has stymied Seoul’s response to DPRK and Trump

Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project

Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project

North Korean leader turns focus from military for first time in weeks after managing warship fiasco and Russia ties

Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2025
North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2025

North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
James Fretwell
James Fretwell | NK Pro June 2, 2025
What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president

What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president

Experts say DPRK is closely monitoring race despite silence, but likely perceives little difference between candidates

What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president