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Unification ministry refutes report that 771 defectors have fled South Korea
Seoul says fraction of that number has emigrated to third country, amid concerns over North Korean defectors’ well-being
January 10, 2022
Cake day? Kim Jong Un’s birthday comes and goes without state media celebration
Kim turned 38 on Saturday, but may be waiting until he’s older to make the day a national holiday, expert says
January 9, 2022
UNICEF says aid has cleared North Korea quarantine, on its way for distribution
The items were released after being stuck in DPRK port city for more than two months of quarantine
January 7, 2022
North Korean defectors struggle most with work, education, mental health: Survey
Unification ministry finds many experience ‘emotional and psychological’ difficulties living in South Korea
January 6, 2022
Moon Jae-in stresses dialogue hours after North Korea test-fires missile
Expert says Pyongyang likely cares little what Seoul and Washington think as diplomacy unlikely to resume this year
January 5, 2022
North Korea fires ‘likely ballistic missile’ toward east coast: South Korea
Test comes days after political event in Pyongyang where Kim Jong Un vowed to continue bolstering weapons capabilities
January 5, 2022
Superpowers declare nuclear war ‘must never be fought,’ stress disarmament
Joint statement by five nuclear nations, including US and China, does not address North Korea denuclearization
January 4, 2022
North Korea claims zero COVID infections, with total tested just shy of 50,000
Data from World Health Organization shows DPRK newly tested around 1,500 North Koreans from Dec. 9 to 23
January 3, 2022
Moon Jae-in vows to keep improving ties with North Korea until end of term
In final New Year’s address, the South Korean president asks the next administration to continue inter-Korean dialogue
January 3, 2022
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues
January 1, 2022
