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Top South Korean officials to seek sanctions exemption on COVID-19 aid for North

Top South Korean officials to seek sanctions exemption on COVID-19 aid for North

Chief inter-Korean policy lawmaker and unification minister discuss sending medical experts and quarantine supplies

Top South Korean officials to seek sanctions exemption on COVID-19 aid for North
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 22, 2020
North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU

North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU

UN sanctions would still require Seoul to exercise due diligence and inspect DPRK vessels, however

North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 22, 2020
“May 24” sanctions no longer a barrier to inter-Korean cooperation: MOU

“May 24” sanctions no longer a barrier to inter-Korean cooperation: MOU

South Korean official admits that unilateral sanctions have "lost their effect"

“May 24” sanctions no longer a barrier to inter-Korean cooperation: MOU
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 20, 2020
South Korean military, citing bad weather, postpones planned maritime drills

South Korean military, citing bad weather, postpones planned maritime drills

Defense ministry dismisses local reports that Seoul may be "tiptoeing" around Pyongyang by rescheduling exercises

South Korean military, citing bad weather, postpones planned maritime drills
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2020
North Korean media slams “confrontational” South Korean human rights white paper

North Korean media slams “confrontational” South Korean human rights white paper

KINU report says public executions in North Korea become less frequent, but still commonplace

North Korean media slams “confrontational” South Korean human rights white paper
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 15, 2020
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