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North Korean defector slams Seoul government class offering admin help to NGOs

North Korean defector slams Seoul government class offering admin help to NGOs

Seoul’s unification ministry to hold “workshop” for improving human rights groups’ administrative skills

North Korean defector slams Seoul government class offering admin help to NGOs
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung November 24, 2020
To succeed on North Korea, Joe Biden needs to rethink his contradictory policies

To succeed on North Korea, Joe Biden needs to rethink his contradictory policies

The President-elect will likely be tougher on the DPRK, but may also support South Korean dreams of engagement

To succeed on North Korea, Joe Biden needs to rethink his contradictory policies
Rob York
Rob York November 24, 2020
Despite diplomatic dry spell, Seoul pitches North Korea on new, pricey projects

Despite diplomatic dry spell, Seoul pitches North Korea on new, pricey projects

Experts say the proposal is not timely or feasible, and that Seoul should first restore its relations with Pyongyang

Despite diplomatic dry spell, Seoul pitches North Korea on new, pricey projects
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 23, 2020
10 years ago, North Korea enraged the South with deadly border island attack

10 years ago, North Korea enraged the South with deadly border island attack

North Korea’s shelling of Yeonpyeong Island killed two civilians, sparking tensions along the inter-Korean sea border

10 years ago, North Korea enraged the South with deadly border island attack
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 20, 2020
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
Podcast

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