Inter-Korean
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Yoon Seok-youl calls DPRK a ‘failed’ state, vows to defend democratic values
Remarks come after his progressive rival earlier rejected inter-Korean ideological competition
Why an end-of-war declaration with North Korea may not lead to peace
Only a peace treaty can end a war, but even that isn’t enough to guarantee the cessation of hostilities
Yoon Seok-youl’s rise doesn’t bode well for inter-Korean relations
Conservative candidate will likely take harder line on North Korea if elected, risking confrontation and freeze in ties
EXPLAINER: What North Korea policy might look like under Yoon Seok-youl
NK Pro analyzes the conservative presidential candidate’s remarks, with commentary from his top policy adviser
Former USFK commander calls end-of-war declaration a ‘gamble’
Robert Abrams suggests formally ending the Korean War could lead to UNC withdrawal, dissolution of Korean War armistice
Unification minister predicts no North Korea nuclear, ICBM test ‘for time being’
South Korea's Lee In-young also frames end-of-war declaration as starting point for denuclearization
Seoul megachurch receives sanctions waiver to resume DPRK hospital construction
UN approves request to send over 1,200 items for cardiac hospital, but North Korea COVID-19 restrictions pose hurdle
Lee Jae-myung’s team slams Yoon Seok-youl’s DPRK views as ‘fear-mongering’
Lee’s campaign defends end-of-war declaration, while criticizing Yoon’s call for closer cooperation with Japan
‘No disagreement’ with US on push for end-of-war declaration: ROK diplomat
But senior official notes ongoing talks on ‘when and how’ to push for it, after US indicated two are not in lockstep
Conservative presidential candidate comes out against end-of-war declaration
Yoon Seok-youl says denuclearization steps must come first, while floating US-ROK-DPRK liaison office in Washington