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Seoul cannot achieve peace with North Korea by waiting on US ‘approval’: Chung

Seoul cannot achieve peace with North Korea by waiting on US ‘approval’: Chung

Unification minister endorses independent action to resolve inter-Korean issues, citing example of Mt. Kumgang tours

Seoul cannot achieve peace with North Korea by waiting on US ‘approval’: Chung
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim November 25, 2025
Seoul floats scaling back US-ROK drills, and proposes talks with North Korea
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Seoul floats scaling back US-ROK drills, and proposes talks with North Korea

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses South Korea’s concern about border clashes and tracks Kim Jong Un’s recent appearances

Seoul floats scaling back US-ROK drills, and proposes talks with North Korea
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 25, 2025
Ask a North Korean: How does North Korea fight forest fires?

Ask a North Korean: How does North Korea fight forest fires?

A defector writes about being mobilized to create firebreaks and how a lack of resources stifles fire response

Ask a North Korean: How does North Korea fight forest fires?
Soo-ah November 25, 2025
Lee calls broadcasting info to North Korea ‘foolish’ since everything’s online

Lee calls broadcasting info to North Korea ‘foolish’ since everything’s online

Remarks by South Korean president draw criticism from defectors, who stress that few in DPRK can access internet

Lee calls broadcasting info to North Korea ‘foolish’ since everything’s online
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim November 25, 2025
Lee says Seoul could scale back drills with US to support North Korea talks

Lee says Seoul could scale back drills with US to support North Korea talks

ROK leader notes DPRK is ‘highly sensitive’ to military exercises, but says it's too early to decide best approach

Lee says Seoul could scale back drills with US to support North Korea talks
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 24, 2025
Lee Jae-myung promotes his push for peace with North Korea at G20

Lee Jae-myung promotes his push for peace with North Korea at G20

South Korean president draws comparison to German division during Cold War, stressing reunification is ‘ultimate goal’

Lee Jae-myung promotes his push for peace with North Korea at G20
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim November 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un opens new power station aimed at fixing rural ‘electricity problem’

Kim Jong Un opens new power station aimed at fixing rural ‘electricity problem’

North Korean leader says ‘Army-People’ facility will lead Kangwon to ‘affluent life,’ after drawn-out construction

Kim Jong Un opens new power station aimed at fixing rural ‘electricity problem’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 21, 2025
Elizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams
Podcast

Elizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams

Scholar discusses Kim Jong Il’s love of foreign cinema and the important role of film in DPRK society

Elizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 20, 2025
Kim Jong Un opens 1st ‘modern’ hospital outside capital, vows 20 more next year

Kim Jong Un opens 1st ‘modern’ hospital outside capital, vows 20 more next year

North Korean leader attends inauguration near key military town, though facility doesn’t yet appear fully equipped

Kim Jong Un opens 1st ‘modern’ hospital outside capital, vows 20 more next year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 20, 2025
North Korea created new spy group to monitor ‘anti-socialist’ acts: Researcher

North Korea created new spy group to monitor ‘anti-socialist’ acts: Researcher

Defectors reportedly say the previously unknown 84 Gruppa targets military-linked firms dealing in foreign currency

North Korea created new spy group to monitor ‘anti-socialist’ acts: Researcher
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim November 19, 2025
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