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First coronavirus-related private aid from South Korea arrives in the North: MOU

First coronavirus-related private aid from South Korea arrives in the North: MOU

Hand sanitizers worth $80,887 arrived in the DPRK early May, with 20,000 hazmat suits yet to be sent

First coronavirus-related private aid from South Korea arrives in the North: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 14, 2020
Despite election success, Moon faces difficulties with Washington and Pyongyang

Despite election success, Moon faces difficulties with Washington and Pyongyang

Cost-sharing talks with Washington and an inter-Korean impasse promise to challenge the ROK President in the coming year

Despite election success, Moon faces difficulties with Washington and Pyongyang
Tom Eck May 12, 2020
South Korea to resume dialogue with the North once COVID-19 crisis calms: MOU

South Korea to resume dialogue with the North once COVID-19 crisis calms: MOU

Comments come as Pyongyang-run media denounces Seoul's need for "U.S. approval" in unification, foreign policy

South Korea to resume dialogue with the North once COVID-19 crisis calms: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 11, 2020
Stay the course: Moon bets on sanctions-free engagement with North Korea

Stay the course: Moon bets on sanctions-free engagement with North Korea

The South Korean President is thinking in the long-term and will likely not be deterred by a rough patch in relations

Stay the course: Moon bets on sanctions-free engagement with North Korea
Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Ramon Pacheco Pardo May 11, 2020
South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon

South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon

Moon Jae-in says his proposal on independent tourism also remains valid, despite North Korea's lack of response

South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 10, 2020
Ask a North Korean: how do you feel about the election of defector Thae Yong-ho?

Ask a North Korean: how do you feel about the election of defector Thae Yong-ho?

"I see Thae's election as being of great significance in establishing all North Korean defectors in South Korea"

Ask a North Korean: how do you feel about the election of defector Thae Yong-ho?
Tae-il Shim May 8, 2020
North Korean military slams “reckless” South Korea for recent military drills

North Korean military slams “reckless” South Korea for recent military drills

Recent exercises by Seoul violated inter-Korean military agreement, DPRK defense ministry spokesperson says

North Korean military slams “reckless” South Korea for recent military drills
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 7, 2020
Panmunjom tours could be possible again from June: Minister of Unification

Panmunjom tours could be possible again from June: Minister of Unification

Seven-month border closure has created significant problems for South Korean tour providers

Panmunjom tours could be possible again from June: Minister of Unification
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 7, 2020
No signs Kim Jong Un recently had health issues, South Korean spy agency says

No signs Kim Jong Un recently had health issues, South Korean spy agency says

Intelligence service provides no evidence for its assessment, however

No signs Kim Jong Un recently had health issues, South Korean spy agency says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 6, 2020
North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea

North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea

Arirang Meari website accuses conservative outlets of "manipulating public opinion," spreading misinformation

North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2020