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Puppetry of the peninsula: the two Koreas and the pursuit of freedom
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Puppetry of the peninsula: the two Koreas and the pursuit of freedom

The use and abuse of the "puppet" insult in Korea flags up real issues. In a perilous world, what’s a small state to do?

Puppetry of the peninsula: the two Koreas and the pursuit of freedom
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter May 29, 2020
Moon administration will seek to ease restrictions on inter-Korean exchange: MOU

Moon administration will seek to ease restrictions on inter-Korean exchange: MOU

Proposed revision of 30-year-old law aims to expand autonomy of South Koreans engaging in projects with the North

Moon administration will seek to ease restrictions on inter-Korean exchange: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 28, 2020
Both Koreas violated armistice agreement in recent DMZ gunfire incident: UNC

Both Koreas violated armistice agreement in recent DMZ gunfire incident: UNC

May 3 incident saw North Korean soldiers fire on a South Korean guard post

Both Koreas violated armistice agreement in recent DMZ gunfire incident: UNC
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 26, 2020
Why Seoul must not let Pyongyang off the hook for past aggressions

Why Seoul must not let Pyongyang off the hook for past aggressions

South Korea should not throw out the May 24 Measures without genuine signs from the North that it's ready to change

Why Seoul must not let Pyongyang off the hook for past aggressions
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee May 25, 2020
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