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South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
Foreign ministry stated ROK is willing to provide protection and support after DPRK soldier expressed hope to defect
February 19, 2025
South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Prosecutors had sought 3-5 years prison time for four Moon administration officials’ involvement in 2019 repatriation
February 19, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict
February 19, 2025
Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
However, despite threefold increase of attempted cyberattacks in 2024, South Korean ministry says no damage reported
February 19, 2025
North Korea to reopen to Chinese tourists as Pyongyang marathon revival looms
Beijing-based travel agency offers 'time-travel' experience to Rason while calling on athletes to pre-register for race
February 19, 2025
Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea
Advocacy groups have shifted to more hardline stance, urging end to aid, sanctions relief until abductees are returned
February 18, 2025
South Korea deploys new missile to counter North Korean artillery threats
Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile is advanced precision-guided weapon designed to defend greater Seoul area
February 18, 2025
Pyongyang slams US, South Korea, Japan for ‘absurd’ denuclearization push
North Korea’s foreign ministry issued statement calling denuclearization ‘impossible,’ vowing to expand nuclear arsenal
February 18, 2025
Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia
Moscow-based proprietor filed declaration for goods that likely violate UN sanctions banning import of medicinal plants
February 17, 2025
Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project
February 17, 2025
