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Seoul’s new defense minister says best way to deter North Korea is punishment
Shin Won-sik visited frontline division after being appointed by President Yoon without opposition approval
Yoon spars with predecessor, criticizing ‘fake peace’ with nuclear North Korea
South Korean president condemns promotion of end-of-war declaration, as Moon Jae-in speaks out on inter-Korean policy
Seoul shoots down North Korea’s claim that it is a ‘responsible nuclear state’
South Korea says DPRK will never be recognized as nuclear power, after Pyongyang enshrines nuke policy in constitution
North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King for ‘illegally’ entering country
State media says American confessed to illegal crossing in July but did not indicate where DPRK will send him
Defense minister nominee vows to end 2018 military agreement with North Korea
At hearing, Shin Won-sik says deal benefits DPRK more than South Korea but apologizes for past controversial remarks
Activist launches anti-regime leaflets toward North Korea to mark Freedom Week
Park Sang-hak says Fighters for a Free North Korea released 20 balloons from border island despite calls for ‘restraint’
US, ROK discuss how conventional and nuclear forces will counter North Korea
Talks come as allies seek to update strategy on defending against DPRK’s evolving nuclear and missile capabilities
North Korea’s ‘egregious’ human rights abuses remain a ‘priority,’ US says
Washington raises concern about forced repatriation of defectors in statement marking start of North Korea Freedom Week
US, ROK demand Russia ‘act responsibly,’ shun North Korea military cooperation
Top officials warn of consequences for sanctions breaches following Kim Jong Un summit with Vladimir Putin
Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister
Shin Won-sik has endorsed decapitations strikes on North Korea but is well-regarded for expertise on US-ROK operations