Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Some North Koreans from near nuke test site show signs of radiation exposure
ROK screening of 80 defectors finds quarter have chromosomal abnormalities, but unclear if nuke tests are cause
How a ‘new Cold War’ is making North Korea more risk-averse – Ep. 331
Professor Ruediger Frank discusses why the DPRK is closing embassies but may not actually have abandoned reunification
Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea
Progressive politician suggests Moon Jae-in play role in engaging Pyongyang, stresses need to reduce military tensions
How great power competition is shaping North Korea’s grand strategy
Rejection of unification and foreign policy changes reflect DPRK’s effort to find new way forward amid US-China rivalry
By forsaking unification, North Korea also abandoned the South’s radical left
Policy change has stunned pro-DPRK groups in South Korea, which have long viewed regime as champion of national unity
Why talks on North Korea’s nuclear program still can’t get off the ground
Conflicting party goals and stable status quo have long undermined negotiations, though arms control holds promise
ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack
Authorities say they are investigating Lazarus Group malware to determine extent of breach and leaks of personal data
Unification ministry budgets $300K for new YouTube channel about North Korea
Channel will ‘inform’ public about DPRK as ministry pivots from promoting dialogue to drawing attention to human rights
Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city
Unification ministry says defectors testified about Korean War graves, a finding that could support remains recovery
ROK pro-unification group disbands in response to North Korea policy changes
Move comes after Kim Jong Un declared unification ‘impossible’ and called for dissolving counterpart organization
