Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
South Korea passes record defense budget, floats funds for new aircraft carrier
Highest-ever defense budget in also includes funding for nuclear defense, helicopters and artillery interception
Speakers at Seoul forum question push for end-of-war declaration with DPRK
Experts voice concerns about unresolved POW situation, citing hundreds of ROK soldiers reportedly stuck in DPRK
North Korean diplomat meets Chinese counterpart ahead of ROK official’s visit
Talks in Beijing come amid reports South Korea seeks to discuss end-of-war declaration with China
US to maintain military posture in South Korea to deter DPRK, Chinese threats
Pentagon announces ‘no changes’ after global posture review, as expert say US eyes expanded role for USFK
South Korean city to make longshot proposal for ferry to North Korea
Hwaseong to suggest 14 cooperative projects with DPRK’s Haeju amid ongoing freeze in inter-Korean ties
Japan unlikely to support an end-of-war declaration with North Korea: experts
Unresolved abduction issue and preference for multilateral approach inform Tokyo’s position, experts tell NK News
Lee Jae-myung vows to meet Kim Jong Un but rejects Trump’s ‘rosy’ approach
Progressive candidate criticizes focus on ‘big deal’ with North Korea and claims sanctions have not worked as intended
Interview: Past US envoy for DPRK says end-of-war declaration a ‘positive step’
Former Amb. Joseph Yun also tells NK News that declaration is unlikely to weaken US military presence on peninsula
Political disputes leave US no closer to appointing DPRK human rights envoy
Biden has yet to even announce a nominee for the key role that works to improve human rights in the country
ROK presidential candidates slam North Korea on anniversary of Yeonpyeong attack
Yoon Seok-youl and Lee Jae-myung condemn provocation on 11th anniversary of deadly shelling of South Korean island
