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Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues

Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues

South Korean leader stresses the two Koreas are the “stakeholders” on the peninsula, hopes for strong U.S.-ROK alliance

Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2020
No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say

No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say

South Korean conservatives, progressives split on relations with North Korea under Biden, according to 500-person survey

No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2020
North Korea omitted from Biden administration’s key transition priorities

North Korea omitted from Biden administration’s key transition priorities

White House will overlook North Korea issue at its own peril, analysts warn

North Korea omitted from Biden administration’s key transition priorities
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 9, 2020
South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond

South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond

President-elect Joe Biden delivered a victory speech vowing to “make America respected around the world again”

South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 7, 2020
Biden wins election, foreshadowing a more traditional US approach to North Korea

Biden wins election, foreshadowing a more traditional US approach to North Korea

Experts say the former US vice president will be harsher on North Korea, but is still open to meeting Kim Jong Un

Biden wins election, foreshadowing a more traditional US approach to North Korea
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 7, 2020
US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists

US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists

Dept of State says activists should be able to "freely exercise the freedoms of expression, assembly, and association"

US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 6, 2020
Belarusian president wants to speed up projects with North Korea

Belarusian president wants to speed up projects with North Korea

President Lukashenko laments an “unreasonably low level” of relations with North Korea, meets Pyongyang’s new ambassador

Belarusian president wants to speed up projects with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 6, 2020
‘My family is infuriated’: Shooting victim’s brother meets defense minister

‘My family is infuriated’: Shooting victim’s brother meets defense minister

Lee Dae-jun was killed by North Korean soldiers on Sept. 22, and his brother remains unconvinced that he tried to defect

‘My family is infuriated’: Shooting victim’s brother meets defense minister
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 6, 2020
US dollar drops by 20% in North Korea, signaling government market manipulation

US dollar drops by 20% in North Korea, signaling government market manipulation

Devaluation is latest policy apparently designed to decrease the volume of foreign currency in circulation

US dollar drops by 20% in North Korea, signaling government market manipulation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 6, 2020
Seoul police sends three North Korea human rights groups to prosecutors’ office

Seoul police sends three North Korea human rights groups to prosecutors’ office

Groups accused of violating inter-Korean exchange law by sending balloons filled with bibles or leaflets, sources say

Seoul police sends three North Korea human rights groups to prosecutors’ office
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 5, 2020