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Reporters question independence of AP’s North Korea bureau after new interview
Transcript published by DPRK features apparently biased questions, in what one reporter calls a ‘journalistic scandal’
July 28, 2022
Prosecutors raid unification ministry over suspected Moon-era wrongdoing
Investigation into hiring practices latest example of ROK presidents' ‘vindictive hounding’ of predecessors, expert says
July 27, 2022
At Panmunjom, North Korea looks more paranoid and isolated than ever before
Relics of inter-Korean rapprochement at Joint Security Area also provide stark reminder of failure of peace efforts
July 27, 2022
UN Command was unaware repatriated North Koreans wanted to defect in 2019: Seoul
Unification minister says UNC was caught off guard when one of two fisherman resisted handover at Panmunjom
July 26, 2022
Talk is growing about Seoul going nuclear. But experts warn of costs involved.
North Korean threats and uncertainty about US are driving debate as South Korea seeks greater control over its defense
July 26, 2022
Seoul preparing to allow access to North Korean media: Unification ministry
Move aims to encourage Pyongyang to open up to South Korean media and would relax ban on viewing DPRK propaganda
July 23, 2022
What if North Korea stops publishing state media for international audiences?
Paranoia about leaks could compel regime to curtail access, cutting off key source of information about DPRK
July 22, 2022
North Korean side of Panmunjom visibly unkempt as media tours to JSA restart
COVID-19 concerns appear to be cause of ‘abandoned’ state of DPRK side of inter-Korean border, tour guide says
July 19, 2022
Russian envoy says North Korea could send workers to breakaway Ukrainian states
Suggested cooperation between DPRK and Moscow-backed Donbas republics would undermine UN sanctions, some experts say
July 19, 2022
Brit sought for North Korea sanctions breach says US law doesn’t apply to him
Christopher Emms says he’s only willing to face charges in UK for his role in 2019 crypto conference in Pyongyang
July 15, 2022
