State media claims technical analysis identified UAV as reconnaissance model used by South Korea's military
Experts acknowledge its role in highlighting abuses but say consistency in Washington’s policy is key to success
But NK News confirms that several escapees are still facing prosecution for practice that was previously long accepted
Designations in Gyeonggi are in response to fears of artillery fire but expert raises doubts about their efficacy
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Ifang Bremer discuss who was behind the incident and what it means for inter-Korean ties
ROK military says DPRK destroyed sections of two inter-Korean roads as it looks to sever ties to South
Expert says command could find alleged flight over Pyongyang violated armistice if it confirms South Korean involvement
DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation
Individual reportedly escaped in a small boat near ROK’s westernmost island, the latest in series of maritime defections
DPRK restrictions on info access have led to over 40-fold rise in related human rights violations, Seoul nonprofit finds
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