Rob York is director for regional affairs at the Pacific Forum. He previously worked as a production editor for The South China Morning Post and chief editor of NK News. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
North Korea watchers think South Korea needs a ‘detour’ around trade restrictions
Author suggests 'cautious optimism' in order, but says problems could potentially recur
Time of meeting to take place after North's deadline for South to remove DMZ loudspeakers
Defense Commission calls accusations 'slander,' invites American officials to visit a site that 'truly' upholds human rights
State Department says number of conditions must be fulfilled to receive aid, including transparency
Party bigwig recommends ban on most financial transactions in absence of abductee negotiations progress
Unification Ministry says bilateral, multilateral diplomatic measures pursued to free four prisoners, declines to add specifics
As inter-Korean trade remains banned, Park suggests inter-city ventures
Sources say buildup of regular forces looks to be a long-term development following recent killings
Detentions, forced labor constitute violations of Geneva Conventions, lawyers' organization notes
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