Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
South Korea urges DPRK’s compliance with international law following special envoy’s report on human rights violations
North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Conviction of an escapee for wiring remittances to the DPRK has raised concern about impacts on long-tolerated practice
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
South Korean foreign minister requests Kyiv’s cooperation on issue amid concerns POWs could be repatriated to DPRK
The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan
The DPRK demands Tokyo recognize Korean victims of US air raids, and there’s more than a grain of truth to its criticism
UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries
Human rights experts conclude DPRK’s detention of three South Koreans for nearly 11 years violates international law
ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea
Three South Korean nationals were convicted of illegal contact with DPRK operatives and organizing pro-Pyongyang group
Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector
Activist shares how he fled the DPRK three times and what he thinks needs to be done to advance inter-Korean peace
North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border
DPRK says mistaken bombing of civilian area could have escalated tensions, criticizing ongoing US-South Korea drills
How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
Experts explore implications of upcoming court decision on Yoon’s impeachment for ROK politics and peninsula security
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Yoon’s ouster could pave way for progressive leadership and ‘pragmatic’ DPRK stance, but political risks remain high