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Two Koreas, one market: South Korean minister wants to merge economy with North

Two Koreas, one market: South Korean minister wants to merge economy with North

Unification minister Lee In-young pointed to EU as an example of different political systems with an integrated economy

Two Koreas, one market: South Korean minister wants to merge economy with North
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 22, 2021
South Korea demands North Korea pay for blown-up diplomatic building

South Korea demands North Korea pay for blown-up diplomatic building

Foreign minister Chung Eui-yong wants reparations after the DPRK blew up an office that Seoul renovated for $8.6 million

South Korea demands North Korea pay for blown-up diplomatic building
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 21, 2021
More outrage as South Korea debates ban on sending digital info to North Korea

More outrage as South Korea debates ban on sending digital info to North Korea

Seoul to weigh potential amendment to “anti-leaflet” law, which could extend ban to digital copies and radio broadcasts

More outrage as South Korea debates ban on sending digital info to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 19, 2021
US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban

US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban

The new South Korean law can jail North Korea activists for up to three years or fine them thousands of dollars

US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 16, 2021
South Korea’s right-wing resurgence spells uncertainty for North Korea policy
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South Korea’s right-wing resurgence spells uncertainty for North Korea policy

After summits and promises of peace, the South Korean president’s party suffered a crushing defeat at the by-elections

South Korea’s right-wing resurgence spells uncertainty for North Korea policy
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee April 9, 2021
Why North Korea’s Olympic withdrawal is about much more than public health
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Why North Korea’s Olympic withdrawal is about much more than public health

Public health is only a partial reason for North Korea’s decision to withdraw from Tokyo. The timing just isn’t right.

Why North Korea’s Olympic withdrawal is about much more than public health
Christopher Green
Christopher Green April 7, 2021
First lawsuit between North and South Korean firms ends in loss for plaintiffs

First lawsuit between North and South Korean firms ends in loss for plaintiffs

Seoul court rejects claim by North Korea’s Myongji Corporation and others over $89,000 for zinc shipment

First lawsuit between North and South Korean firms ends in loss for plaintiffs
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung April 7, 2021
North Korea skipping Tokyo Olympics ‘consistent’ with its COVID-19 measures: US

North Korea skipping Tokyo Olympics ‘consistent’ with its COVID-19 measures: US

Korea Sport and Olympics Committee says DPRK could reverse decision as late as June, but experts are doubtful

North Korea skipping Tokyo Olympics ‘consistent’ with its COVID-19 measures: US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 7, 2021
Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177
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Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177

Dr. Cho Nam Han discusses ways the international community can help fight disease in North Korea

Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 6, 2021
Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics

Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics

The decision was made by the DPRK Olympics Committee in late March, state-run website reports

Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 5, 2021