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Pending legislation on DMZ access ‘completely at odds’ with armistice, UNC says

Pending legislation on DMZ access ‘completely at odds’ with armistice, UNC says

South Korea’s unification minister has demanded access to the fortified area for peaceful purposes

Pending legislation on DMZ access ‘completely at odds’ with armistice, UNC says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim January 29, 2026
Ruling party launches new committee to support North Korean defectors

Ruling party launches new committee to support North Korean defectors

The Special Committee on North Korean Defectors held its first meeting to produce legislation for escapees in ROK

Ruling party launches new committee to support North Korean defectors
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim January 28, 2026
ROK military kicks off preparatory meetings for wartime control transfer

ROK military kicks off preparatory meetings for wartime control transfer

Senior military officials will meet every quarter, rather than once a year, to assess progress

ROK military kicks off preparatory meetings for wartime control transfer
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 28, 2026
Busting the many myths of North Korea, from Juche to Kim Jong Il’s Russian name

Busting the many myths of North Korea, from Juche to Kim Jong Il’s Russian name

Seeing the DPRK clearly requires unearthing the fictions of state propaganda, including those recycled by scholars

Busting the many myths of North Korea, from Juche to Kim Jong Il’s Russian name
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy January 28, 2026
What to expect if Seoul revives the moribund military pact with North Korea
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What to expect if Seoul revives the moribund military pact with North Korea

Pyongyang supported buffer zones but has signaled disinterest in agreements that can be easily reversed

What to expect if Seoul revives the moribund military pact with North Korea
Michael Bosack
Michael Bosack January 28, 2026
Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies

Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies

North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress

Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 28, 2026
Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan

Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan

But her government walks back remarks at election debate, which run counter to official policy

Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 27, 2026
North Korea’s parade and Party Congress prep, plus personnel purges
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North Korea’s parade and Party Congress prep, plus personnel purges

NK News’ Chad O’ Carroll explores why the DPRK still hasn’t held the congress, the two Koreas’ influence ops and more

North Korea’s parade and Party Congress prep, plus personnel purges
Kim Jong Un inspects statues honoring North Korean soldiers who fought Ukraine

Kim Jong Un inspects statues honoring North Korean soldiers who fought Ukraine

DPRK leader praises artwork destined for new war memorial, even as state media avoids mentioning Russia

Kim Jong Un inspects statues honoring North Korean soldiers who fought Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 26, 2026
Lee Hae-chan, politician who pushed to improve ties with North Korea, dies at 74

Lee Hae-chan, politician who pushed to improve ties with North Korea, dies at 74

Former prime minister visited Pyongyang multiple times and played key roles in inter-Korean diplomacy

Lee Hae-chan, politician who pushed to improve ties with North Korea, dies at 74
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 26, 2026
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