Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
State media review: North Korea slams Seoul’s economic policies as pro-US
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Yoon, praise of nuclear missiles, admonitions to study hard and more
Yoon reprimanded defense minister for failure to intercept North Korean drones
Senior presidential official says it was ‘frustrating’ to watch military’s response but that small drones evaded radar
Yoon Suk-yeol orders ‘retaliation’ against any North Korean provocations
South Korean president says military must fight back without fearing DPRK’s nukes after drone intrusion over border
To avoid the worst, US must abandon pretense of North Korean denuclearization
Sanctions will never convince Kim Jong Un to give up his nukes, making diplomacy the only option to secure stability
Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years
Defense strategy calls for host of new aircraft, destroyers and recon capabilities, as well as anti-drone systems
ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones
Yoon Suk-yeol faults lack of training under predecessor, while military says aircraft were too small to intercept
The best and worst books on North Korea in 2022 — Ep. 268
David Tizzard breaks down the best reads on DPRK politics, human rights, economics, history and more
Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea
Defense budget up 4.4%, while unification ministry boosts spending for DPRK human rights work
Interview: How the UK’s first envoy in North Korea fought for internet access
James Hoare discusses the difficulty of establishing bilateral ties and why he thinks relations are unlikely to improve
What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267
Gordon Flake discusses a historic year of launches, the role of the Quad and AUKUS in Northeast Asia and more
