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Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing
Unification ministry says forced repatriations violates international norms, can't confirm how many more in China
ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons
USS Ronald Reagan also set to visit Busan this week, which expert says will likely elicit response from North Korea
North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban
Activists say South Korean court upheld democratic principles, though some fear it may endanger border residents
Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons
President emphasizes joint efforts with US to deter DPRK use of nuclear weapons in speech at military event
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches
How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy
Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary
US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end
Expert says 2nd week of Ulchi Freedom Shield tested defenses against enemy attack and coordinated counteroffensives
North Korea decries Japan’s ‘unethical’ water release from Fukushima nuke plant
State media also covered China and Russia’s criticism to show unity with two friendly countries, expert says
Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children
South Korean police previously confirmed they are investigating man surnamed Chun who runs school for defector students
