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North Korean defector arrested after trying to return to the DPRK

North Korean defector arrested after trying to return to the DPRK

The defector allegedly broke into a military training site during his attempt to return to North Korea

North Korean defector arrested after trying to return to the DPRK
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis September 19, 2020
South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea

South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung pitched the idea once again — this time with two potential locations in mind

South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 17, 2020
A $75 million luxury North Korean golf course shut down six weeks after opening

A $75 million luxury North Korean golf course shut down six weeks after opening

The Ananti Golf Resort was built in North Korea’s beautiful Mount Kumgang region — but it abruptly closed in 2008

A $75 million luxury North Korean golf course shut down six weeks after opening
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 17, 2020
After a spike in tensions, Seoul says North Korea cooperates ‘in its own way’

After a spike in tensions, Seoul says North Korea cooperates ‘in its own way’

Unification minister’s contentious remarks come as North and South reach two-years since a key military agreement

After a spike in tensions, Seoul says North Korea cooperates ‘in its own way’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2020
No sign of military threat ahead of major North Korean holiday, Seoul says

No sign of military threat ahead of major North Korean holiday, Seoul says

South Korea also shut down Kim Jong Un’s alleged claims that its military is “no match” for his

No sign of military threat ahead of major North Korean holiday, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 15, 2020
Top officials of the two Koreas and US virtually attend ASEAN Regional Forum

Top officials of the two Koreas and US virtually attend ASEAN Regional Forum

North Korean ambassador to Indonesia An Kwang Il attended in place of foreign minister Ri Son Gwon

Top officials of the two Koreas and US virtually attend ASEAN Regional Forum
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 12, 2020
US and ROK agree to create new consultative group for working-level talks

US and ROK agree to create new consultative group for working-level talks

Top officials from Seoul and Washington also vow to resume talks with North Korea as soon as possible

US and ROK agree to create new consultative group for working-level talks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 11, 2020
Kim Jong Un: ‘Hypersensitive’ US military actions contributed to failed talks

Kim Jong Un: ‘Hypersensitive’ US military actions contributed to failed talks

Momentum to restore leader-to-leader rapport was set back after June 2019 Panmunjeom meeting, Kim suggests

Kim Jong Un: ‘Hypersensitive’ US military actions contributed to failed talks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 11, 2020
Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea

Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea

Pyongyang is focusing on internal efforts to overcome COVID-19 and typhoon-related impacts, Abrams says

Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2020
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans use dating apps like Tinder or OKCupid?

Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans use dating apps like Tinder or OKCupid?

"Even holding hands in public — let alone anything like Tinder — is frowned upon as anti-socialist behavior"

Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans use dating apps like Tinder or OKCupid?
In-hua Kim September 9, 2020