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South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights

South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights

The 2005 U.N. resolution was renewed for the 16th year in a row on Wednesday

South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 19, 2020
South Korean official dismisses rumors about North Korea-China border reopening

South Korean official dismisses rumors about North Korea-China border reopening

Nearly 300 days have passed since North Korea closed its borders to shield itself from the “catastrophic” COVID-19 virus

South Korean official dismisses rumors about North Korea-China border reopening
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 17, 2020
South Korea to invest $1.2 million in inter-Korean railway reconnection project

South Korea to invest $1.2 million in inter-Korean railway reconnection project

Construction on the Gyeongwon line is aimed at ultimately reconnecting railway up to Wonsan in North Korea

South Korea to invest $1.2 million in inter-Korean railway reconnection project
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 16, 2020
Seoul urges North Korea to keep calm during US presidential transition

Seoul urges North Korea to keep calm during US presidential transition

As of Nov. 13, North Korea has not said anything about President-elect Joe Biden’s victory

Seoul urges North Korea to keep calm during US presidential transition
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 13, 2020
Biden and Moon talk North Korea denuclearization and vow to meet next year

Biden and Moon talk North Korea denuclearization and vow to meet next year

Both leaders spoke by phone on Thursday, marking their first official chat after Biden became President-elect

Biden and Moon talk North Korea denuclearization and vow to meet next year
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 11, 2020
How South Korean NGOs impact inter-Korean relations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 156
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How South Korean NGOs impact inter-Korean relations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 156

Sang-young Hong of the Korean Sharing Movement talks about civil society's interactions with North Korea

How South Korean NGOs impact inter-Korean relations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 156
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 10, 2020
Seoul’s foreign minister: Biden will handle North Korea differently from Obama

Seoul’s foreign minister: Biden will handle North Korea differently from Obama

South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha meets with Pompeo and other officials in Washington, D.C.

Seoul’s foreign minister: Biden will handle North Korea differently from Obama
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2020
Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues

Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues

South Korean leader stresses the two Koreas are the “stakeholders” on the peninsula, hopes for strong U.S.-ROK alliance

Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2020
No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say

No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say

South Korean conservatives, progressives split on relations with North Korea under Biden, according to 500-person survey

No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2020
South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond

South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond

President-elect Joe Biden delivered a victory speech vowing to “make America respected around the world again”

South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 7, 2020