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North Korean defected to South by sea last month, Seoul belatedly reveals
Individual reportedly escaped in a small boat near ROK’s westernmost island, the latest in series of maritime defections
New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info
DPRK restrictions on info access have led to over 40-fold rise in related human rights violations, Seoul nonprofit finds
Seoul could attack launch sites for North Korean trash balloons, minister warns
Defense chief says ROK has pinpointed some 10 launch locations, but expert says strikes could be seen as overreaction
Seoul’s ‘monster missile’ and a defector’s attempt to return to North Korea
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses South Korea’s Armed Forces Day and a man’s detainment after stealing a bus to cross DMZ
US, ROK reach new defense cost-sharing deal for troops to counter North Korea
Seoul to raise contribution to US forces by 8.3% to $1.13B, a move to bolster alliance ahead of possible Trump return
North Korea sends more trash balloons, second launch since ROK military parade
South Korean military reports launch early Friday morning, with balloons later spotted in skies above Seoul
North Korean escapee detained after attempting to flee the South in stolen bus
Police say defector cited difficulties adapting to life in ROK as reason for trying to return across inter-Korean border
Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats
‘City march’ in capital featured jets, tanks and more, drawing criticism for costs but winning praise from spectators
North Korea more likely to conduct nuke test after US election: ROK spy agency
National Intelligence Service says long-expected test could use uranium from recently revealed enrichment facility
North Korean cyberattacks on Seoul’s unification ministry double since 2022
DPRK hackers have attempted to infiltrate ministry and related organizations over 2,300 times this year, data shows
