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A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.
Legal and political hurdles have clouded fate of DPRK soldiers captured by Ukraine, complicating any transfer to ROK
March 3, 2025
UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons
Elizabeth Salmon outlines DPRK’s failure to meet Sustainable Development Goals on food security, health care and more
March 3, 2025
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return
USS Carl Vinson will reportedly join trilateral drills, as ROK acting president stresses security ties with US, Japan
March 3, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
March 3, 2025
North Korea, Kursk strike deal on boosting ties as DPRK troops fight in region
Chambers of commerce for Pyongyang and Russian region repelling Ukraine incursion agree to expand economic cooperation
February 28, 2025
North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry files motions to dismiss foreign influence case
Terry’s attorneys argue US allegations that she worked for ROK spies are flawed and based on coerced statements
February 28, 2025
US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’
Decision departs from Pyongyang’s preferred language as way to emphasize that DPRK is one developing ‘illegal’ weapons
February 28, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
February 28, 2025
Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war
Experts say list of participants suggests talks focused on DPRK troops and arms shipments in support of Russia
February 28, 2025
In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’
Cho Tae-yul leaves open possibility of developing nukes to counter North Korea, changing tone after Trump’s return
February 27, 2025
