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High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council
Tae Yong-ho’s appointment marks first time North Korean defector has been offered senior government role
July 19, 2024
Between worlds: The young North Korean defectors exploring identity through art
Multimedia pieces from new generation of defector artists show their North Korean roots as well as their lives in South
July 19, 2024
North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June
Launch follows warnings that ROK would pay ‘dear price’ for continued anti-DPRK leafleting by activists
July 18, 2024
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry
July 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues
North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border
July 16, 2024
Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties
July 11, 2024
Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength
July 10, 2024
ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea
Multinational RIMPAC drills come as Yoon prepares to visit US, warning of global threat posed by DPRK-Russia ties
July 8, 2024
South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years
Live-fire exercise comes as ROK ramps up activity around DMZ following suspension of military pact with North Korea
July 2, 2024
North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time
Experts say pins are part of move toward ‘full-scale idolization’ as leader establishes independence from predecessors
July 1, 2024
