Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
North Korea hints at more ‘advanced’ COVID policy after years of tight controls
State media says policy to be ‘people-oriented’ and less reliant on regulations, but offers few specifics
Unification ministry refutes report that 771 defectors have fled South Korea
Seoul says fraction of that number has emigrated to third country, amid concerns over North Korean defectors’ well-being
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Dec. 28 to Jan. 6
An analytical look at the party plenum, hypersonic missile launch, new cartoons from a sanctioned studio and more
North Korean propagandists lampoon Yoon Suk-yeol with caricatures and cartoons
Satire criticizing conservative presidential candidate references major scandals and targets DPRK sympathizers
Moon Jae-in stresses dialogue hours after North Korea test-fires missile
Expert says Pyongyang likely cares little what Seoul and Washington think as diplomacy unlikely to resume this year
ROK military initially thought border crosser was fleeing to South Korea: JCS
Investigation finds critical errors hindered response, as President Moon Jae-in condemns ‘failure of border operations’
New Year’s border crosser showed signs he would redefect to North Korea: Police
Man reportedly experienced ‘longing for home’ and ‘maladjustment’ after struggling to adapt to life in South Korea
North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Moon Jae-in vows to keep improving ties with North Korea until end of term
In final New Year’s address, the South Korean president asks the next administration to continue inter-Korean dialogue
Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31
