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Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors

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

Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 20, 2025
North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.

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

North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 19, 2025
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

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

Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 18, 2025
The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan

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

The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy March 18, 2025
UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries

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

UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 14, 2025
ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea

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

ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 13, 2025
Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector
Podcast

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

Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 13, 2025
North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border

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

North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 12, 2025
How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
Podcast

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

How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | NK News March 12, 2025
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling

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

What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 12, 2025
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