Inter-Korean
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High-profile defector returned to North Korea across heavily guarded border: MND
Defense ministry identifies man who crossed into DPRK on New Year’s as ‘presumably’ a redefector, but denies he is a spy
Individual crossed inter-Korean border into North Korea on New Year’s Day: Seoul
South Korean military failed to find person after delayed response, and it remains unclear if individual is still alive
Expert round-up: What to make of North Korea’s New Year’s plenum readout
Kim Jong Un revealed little about foreign policy and military plans for 2022, while prioritizing agriculture
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues
Piranhas, purges and porn: The worst rumors of Kim Jong Un’s decade in power
Hearsay and misinformation on North Korea routinely circulates as news, warping perception of the country
Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022
Missile launches stole spotlight, but nuclear reactor restart, food problems and other issues don’t bode well for future
US-China rivalry risks derailing efforts to declare an end to the Korean War
Beijing may seek to use end-of-war issue to undermine US influence, fueling Washington’s skepticism about an agreement
Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea
South Korea has now greenlit 11 aid shipments this year, though delivery is unlikely due to DPRK’s border restrictions
Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.
Gen. Robert Abrams’s comments have stirred controversy in South Korea, drawing criticism from left and praise from right
US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul
South Korean foreign minister says US reaffirmed support but mum on how they will address North Korea’s preconditions