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Interview: Past US envoy for DPRK says end-of-war declaration a ‘positive step’

Interview: Past US envoy for DPRK says end-of-war declaration a ‘positive step’

Former Amb. Joseph Yun also tells NK News that declaration is unlikely to weaken US military presence on peninsula

Interview: Past US envoy for DPRK says end-of-war declaration a ‘positive step’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 24, 2021
Political disputes leave US no closer to appointing DPRK human rights envoy
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Political disputes leave US no closer to appointing DPRK human rights envoy

Biden has yet to even announce a nominee for the key role that works to improve human rights in the country

Political disputes leave US no closer to appointing DPRK human rights envoy
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 24, 2021
Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff

Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff

Palestinian ambassador also departs, multiple sources say

Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 24, 2021
Preparations in ‘final stage’ to reopen North Korea’s border with China: MOU

Preparations in ‘final stage’ to reopen North Korea’s border with China: MOU

Unification ministry points to technical inspections, quarantine facilities near the DPRK-China land border

Preparations in ‘final stage’ to reopen North Korea’s border with China: MOU
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung November 23, 2021
Yoon Seok-youl calls DPRK a ‘failed’ state, vows to defend democratic values

Yoon Seok-youl calls DPRK a ‘failed’ state, vows to defend democratic values

Remarks come after his progressive rival earlier rejected inter-Korean ideological competition

Yoon Seok-youl calls DPRK a ‘failed’ state, vows to defend democratic values
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 22, 2021
Why an end-of-war declaration with North Korea may not lead to peace
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Why an end-of-war declaration with North Korea may not lead to peace

Only a peace treaty can end a war, but even that isn’t enough to guarantee the cessation of hostilities

Why an end-of-war declaration with North Korea may not lead to peace
Chae-Han Kim
Chae-Han Kim November 19, 2021
EXPLAINER: What North Korea policy might look like under Yoon Seok-youl
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EXPLAINER: What North Korea policy might look like under Yoon Seok-youl

NK Pro analyzes the conservative presidential candidate’s remarks, with commentary from his top policy adviser

EXPLAINER: What North Korea policy might look like under Yoon Seok-youl
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 18, 2021
Yoon Seok-youl’s DPRK policy ensures return to ‘fire and fury’: Democratic Party

Yoon Seok-youl’s DPRK policy ensures return to ‘fire and fury’: Democratic Party

Democratic Party blasts presidential candidate after he suggests scrapping 2018 inter-Korean military agreement

Yoon Seok-youl’s DPRK policy ensures return to ‘fire and fury’: Democratic Party
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 18, 2021
Former USFK commander calls end-of-war declaration a ‘gamble’

Former USFK commander calls end-of-war declaration a ‘gamble’

Robert Abrams suggests formally ending the Korean War could lead to UNC withdrawal, dissolution of Korean War armistice

Former USFK commander calls end-of-war declaration a ‘gamble’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung November 18, 2021
Unification minister predicts no North Korea nuclear, ICBM test ‘for time being’

Unification minister predicts no North Korea nuclear, ICBM test ‘for time being’

South Korea's Lee In-young also frames end-of-war declaration as starting point for denuclearization

Unification minister predicts no North Korea nuclear, ICBM test ‘for time being’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 17, 2021