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North Korean side of Panmunjom visibly unkempt as media tours to JSA restart

North Korean side of Panmunjom visibly unkempt as media tours to JSA restart

COVID-19 concerns appear to be cause of ‘abandoned’ state of DPRK side of inter-Korean border, tour guide says

North Korean side of Panmunjom visibly unkempt as media tours to JSA restart
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 19, 2022
Former national security adviser defends 2019 repatriation of North Koreans

Former national security adviser defends 2019 repatriation of North Koreans

Seoul releases video of handover after Chung Eui-yong criticizes reopening of case, says ‘felons’ posed risk to society

Former national security adviser defends 2019 repatriation of North Koreans
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 18, 2022
South Korea repatriated nearly 200 North Koreans but only ‘expelled’ two: Seoul

South Korea repatriated nearly 200 North Koreans but only ‘expelled’ two: Seoul

2019 handover of DPRK fishermen is only repatriation of those who sought to defect, unification ministry data shows

South Korea repatriated nearly 200 North Koreans but only ‘expelled’ two: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2022
Yoon should not impede interaction between ordinary North and South Koreans

Yoon should not impede interaction between ordinary North and South Koreans

Non-state actors in both countries have right to meet and communicate, including in person, by balloon or other means

Yoon should not impede interaction between ordinary North and South Koreans
Eric Foley
Eric Foley July 15, 2022
State media review: DPRK accuses Yoon of ‘scheming’ over 2019 defector incident
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State media review: DPRK accuses Yoon of ‘scheming’ over 2019 defector incident

An in-depth analysis of criticism of the Yoon administration, Kim Il Sung’s birthday celebrations, heavy rains and more

State media review: DPRK accuses Yoon of ‘scheming’ over 2019 defector incident
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung July 14, 2022
Moon Jae-in sent two accused murderers back to North Korea. So what?

Moon Jae-in sent two accused murderers back to North Korea. So what?

Photos show one of the men resisted his repatriation, but the real story is Yoon Suk-yeol targeting his predecessor

Moon Jae-in sent two accused murderers back to North Korea. So what?
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter July 14, 2022
Seoul calls repatriation of North Korean fishermen ‘crime against humanity’

Seoul calls repatriation of North Korean fishermen ‘crime against humanity’

Presidential office vows to investigate after photos show one man resisting handover, as 2019 case erupts into scandal

Seoul calls repatriation of North Korean fishermen ‘crime against humanity’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 13, 2022
Seoul prosecutors raid spy agency over forced repatriation of North Koreans

Seoul prosecutors raid spy agency over forced repatriation of North Koreans

Raid into 2019 repatriation and DPRK’s 2020 killing of ROK official target spy agency's role in cases, prosecutors say

Seoul prosecutors raid spy agency over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 13, 2022
New photos show North Korean fisherman resisted during 2019 repatriation

New photos show North Korean fisherman resisted during 2019 repatriation

Expert says images ‘absolutely shocking’ and raise constitutional concerns about decision to send two men back to DPRK

New photos show North Korean fisherman resisted during 2019 repatriation
Items ‘piling up’ at Kaesong complex point to North Korean activity, Seoul says

Items ‘piling up’ at Kaesong complex point to North Korean activity, Seoul says

Government releases assessment one day after condemning DPRK for using South Korean assets without permission

Items ‘piling up’ at Kaesong complex point to North Korean activity, Seoul says
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 12, 2022