Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
State media review: North Korea says people overflowing with pride after parade
An in-depth analysis of military parade aftermath, criticism of ROK human rights, tourist area renovations and more
August 2, 2023
JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’
Remarks come as large-scale US-ROK summer drills set for this month, which DPRK has responded to fiercely in past
August 1, 2023
North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea
Seoul estimates DPRK citizens earned average of $1.1K last year, about 30 times less than counterparts in South
July 31, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections
Kim Yung-ho’s inauguration comes as ministry cuts personnel overseeing dialogue and cooperation with North Korea
July 28, 2023
Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’
President says South Korean freedom built on ‘blood-stained uniforms,’ marking 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice
July 28, 2023
Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick
Confirmation of Kim Yung-ho has stalled over criticism of calls for North Korean regime change and alleged tax evasion
July 27, 2023
Book review: A new history reconsiders Korea’s unending war with itself
‘Korea at War’ traces roots of Korean War back to 19th century and debunks myths that North Korea and US still propagate
July 24, 2023
Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change
At confirmation hearing, opposition accuses Kim Yung-ho of promoting inappropriate ideas on YouTube and dodging taxes
July 21, 2023
How South Korea seeks to lure the next high-level North Korean defector
Evidence suggests Seoul is dangling jobs and rewards, but so far it’s getting more small fries than big fish
July 21, 2023
Settling in Seoul: The movies and books that influenced a North Korean escapee
The Kim regime heavily restricts artists, but South Korean culture shines a light on what the Koreas share in common
