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Unification minister accuses UNC of blocking South Korean entry to the DMZ

Unification minister accuses UNC of blocking South Korean entry to the DMZ

Chung Dong-young backs bill giving him authority to approve access as Seoul pushes for cooperation with North Korea

Unification minister accuses UNC of blocking South Korean entry to the DMZ
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim December 5, 2025
Seoul boosts spending on inter-Korean cooperation, but guts human rights budget

Seoul boosts spending on inter-Korean cooperation, but guts human rights budget

Unification ministry focuses heavily on improving ties with North Korea, cutting spending on human rights by 97%

Seoul boosts spending on inter-Korean cooperation, but guts human rights budget
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim December 3, 2025
US, ROK officials agree to coordinate closely to restart talks with North Korea

US, ROK officials agree to coordinate closely to restart talks with North Korea

Meeting in Washington comes as Trump prepares to visit China next year, after failing to meet Kim Jong Un in October

US, ROK officials agree to coordinate closely to restart talks with North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim December 3, 2025
What we’ve learned about the alleged plan to provoke North Korea for martial law

What we’ve learned about the alleged plan to provoke North Korea for martial law

One year on, evidence continues to emerge suggesting Yoon sent drones to incite response, highlighting DPRK’s restraint

What we’ve learned about the alleged plan to provoke North Korea for martial law
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy December 3, 2025
Seoul says it can release North Korean POWs when asked about ROK detainees

Seoul says it can release North Korean POWs when asked about ROK detainees

Top security official proposes repatriation after Lee Jae Myung says he’s unaware of South Koreans imprisoned in DPRK

Seoul says it can release North Korean POWs when asked about ROK detainees
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim December 3, 2025
North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2025

North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro December 3, 2025
Lee calls for ‘nuclear free’ peninsula, but not North Korea’s denuclearization

Lee calls for ‘nuclear free’ peninsula, but not North Korea’s denuclearization

Expert says ROK president’s remarks don’t signal policy change but may represent rhetorical shift to appeal to Pyongyang

Lee calls for ‘nuclear free’ peninsula, but not North Korea’s denuclearization
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy December 2, 2025
Kim vows to upgrade outdated North Korean air force with new ‘strategic’ assets

Kim vows to upgrade outdated North Korean air force with new ‘strategic’ assets

DPRK leader calls for stronger aerial capabilities against enemy 'espionage,' showcases possible nuclear-capable missile

Kim vows to upgrade outdated North Korean air force with new ‘strategic’ assets
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 30, 2025
North Korea plans to flood DMZ for new power station near Kumgang
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North Korea plans to flood DMZ for new power station near Kumgang

State media reveals map of planned dam construction that will create reservoir running up against MDL

North Korea plans to flood DMZ for new power station near Kumgang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 28, 2025
Lonnie Edge: How North Korea fosters legitimacy during times of crisis
Podcast

Lonnie Edge: How North Korea fosters legitimacy during times of crisis

Academic explores how the Kim regime responds to changing circumstances to shape the public narrative around its rule

Lonnie Edge: How North Korea fosters legitimacy during times of crisis
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 27, 2025
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