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On Wednesday, President Lee Jae Myung addressed the Yoon Suk Yeol administration's distribution of anti-North Korean leaflets. He expressed his belief that an apology might be warranted but admitted hesitating to speak out, fearing it could be miscon

Analysts suggest that North Korea's economy is evolving into a unique hybrid model, blending elements of a planned economy with market utilization. This shift comes in response to international sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The new approach em

Congressman Kim Geon of the People Power Party criticized President Lee Jae Myung for claiming he was hearing about the issue of South Korean citizens detained in North Korea for the first time. Kim argued that the president's lack of awareness about

Kim Keon "A Major Problem that President Lee Was Unaware of Citizens Detained in North Korea"

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Progressive Veterans Urge Review of Lee's 'END Plan,' Citing Concern Over Misinterpretation as North Korean Regime Collapse

On Wednesday, Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young expressed his expectation for Thailand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries to play a crucial role in encouraging North Korea's engagement with the international commu

PLEADING FOR DIALOGUE: South Korea Grabs The Ankles Of ASEAN To Get A Call From The North

On Wednesday, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated that it's time to put into action the joint fact sheet from the October U.S.-South Korea summit. He highlighted key follow-up tasks, including resuming dialogue with North Korea, transferrin

Cho Hyun "Time to Act on ROK-US Fact Sheet; Dialogue with North Korea Must Be Restored"

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Unification announced that both legal and humanitarian considerations must be taken into account regarding North Korean defectors hiring brokers to send money to support their families remaining in North Korea. A Ministry

Unification Ministry Stresses Humanitarian Factor in Handling Legal Issues of N.K. Defector Remittances

Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the Lee Jae Myung administration plans to unveil new guidelines for its North Korea policy, possibly as early as this year. This announcement is expected to outline the government's fresh approach and strategies for e

South Korea Government Likely to Unveil New North Korea Policy Strategy and Direction by Year-End

A new malware called KimJongRAT, linked to the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky, has emerged, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts. This latest threat is masquerading as a tax notice file, potentially duping unsuspecting users. On Tuesday,

North Korea's Kimsuky Group Spreads 'KimJongRAT' Malware via Fake National Tax Notice Files

On Tuesday, President Lee Jae Myung declared that reviving the inter-Korean dialogue, which has been suspended for seven years, would mark the beginning of a new era of peaceful coexistence between North and South Korea. President Lee made this state

"Time to Revive Dialogue Stalled for 7 Years": President Lee Proposes Restoring S./N. Korea Contact Channels

On Tuesday, President Lee Jae Myung unveiled three key goals for his North Korea policy, following his Korean Peninsula peace initiative known as the E·N·D Initiative. Instead of directly mentioning North Korean nuclear weapons, he used phrases like

President Lee Unveils 3-Point North Korea Strategy: Denuclearization, Dialogue, and Cooperation

On Tuesday, President Lee Jae Myung extended olive branches to North Korea, which has remained unresponsive to dialogue attempts. He introduced the concepts of ending the war and a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, sparking various analyses. During the

President Lee Faces US-N. Korea Conflict, Pushes End-of-War Issue as Diplomatic Priority

On Tuesday, legislation amending the Aviation Safety Act passed the National Assembly, spearheaded by the ruling Democratic Party and its allies. The bill prohibits the flight of unmanned balloons used for distributing leaflets to North Korea in no-f

Ruling Party Passes N.K. Leaflet Ban Bill; Opposition Slams 'Revival of Unconstitutional Law'

On May 13, 2006, the author joined JoongAng Ilbo's reporting team for lunch at the Arirang Restaurant along the Taedong River in North Korea. At the entrance, an advertisement caught the eye, promoting the Silri card issued by the Northeast Asia Bank

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Four months have passed since An Hak-seop, a long-term prisoner who refused to change his ideology, requested the government to facilitate his return to North Korea. However, discussions between the two Koreas regarding his repatriation have not even

Despite Presidential Support, Repatriation of Unconverted Long-term Prisoners Remains Elusive Amid North Korean Indifference

The Lee Jae Myung administration has increased the inter-Korean cooperation fund by approximately 200 billion KRW (136 million USD) for next year, aiming to restore inter-Korean relations and lay the groundwork for renewed dialogue. According to the

Seoul to Boost Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund by 200 Billion Won in 2025, Launches Peace and Coexistence Center Project"

A resolution will be introduced to expedite the immediate repatriation of two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces earlier this year. The resolution will include a formal request to the Ukrainian government to ensure the safety of the N

South Korea's People Power Party Proposes Resolution for Repatriation of North Korean POWs Captured in Ukraine

After a three-month hiatus, Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, made a public appearance with his daughter Ju-ae, who seemed to exude a more mature presence in that short span of time. North Korean media outlets referr

Kim Ju Ae's 'Charisma' Highlighted in Leather Jumper and Sunglasses: First Appearance in Three Months

On Tuesday, military analysts raised concerns about the practical limitations of South Korea's potential nuclear armament in deterring North Korean provocations. They argue that domestic nuclear armament discussions primarily generate diplomatic cost

"Even with South Korean Nuclear Armament, North Korea's Provocation Deterrence Will Be Limited"

North Korea is preparing for a plenary meeting of the Workers' Party Central Committee in mid-December to review this year's activities across various sectors. This meeting is the final plenary session of the 8th Central Committee, which was formed d

Preview of the 9th Party Congress? Kim Jong Un’s Message to Review the Year Expected in Two Weeks

North Korea prominently featured Kim Jong Un on the front page of Rodong Sinmun to mark the sixth anniversary of the Mount Paektu Horseback Ride. This move appears to reinforce the narrative of Kim's legitimacy and his role in carrying forward his pr

North Korea Highlights Kim Jong Un's 'Military Horse March' Six Years Later, Framing 'Mount Paektu Bloodline' as National Tradition

Experts on inter-Korean relations concur that North Korea's strategy towards South Korea has undergone a fundamental shift, making it challenging to improve relations through conventional approaches or dramatic breakthroughs. This consensus emerged d

“Forget Big Leaps—Work Steadily… A New Path Is Needed for Inter-Korean Relations”

North Korea has prominently commemorated the sixth anniversary of Kim Jong Un's Mount Paektu horseback march. The ruling party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, featured a front-page article titled, Understanding Baekdu's Biting Wind is Essential

North Korean Media Highlights 6th Anniversary of 'Mount Paektu Military Horse March' and Completion of Hamhung Stadium [Daily NK]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the 80th anniversary celebration of the Air Force, known as Aviation Day. During the event, he announced plans to equip the Air Force with new strategic military assets and assign it significant missions. Acco

Kim Jong-un Signals New Strategic Assets and Missions for Air Force; Ju Ae Reappears After 90 Days

Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a hack resulting in the theft of approximately 445 billion KRW (about 302.6 million USD) worth of Solana-related digital assets. Authorities have launched an investigation, with Nor

“Upbit Hackers Move to Cash Out 44.5 Billion Won in Crypto—North Korea Behind It Again?”

The government is pursuing a plan to use the Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund more flexibly, a fund that has remained largely dormant due to strained relations between North and South Korea. Despite an annual budget allocation of 1 trillion KRW (approxi

The government is exploring the possibility of diversion of the cooperation fund, which is tied up due to strained inter-Korean relations.

A major security breach occurred on Thursday at Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, resulting in the theft of approximately 44.5 billion KRW (approximately 33.37 million USD) worth of digital assets. While specifics about the wallet

Upbit hacked into a 44.5 billion won cryptocurrency... "Suspected mastermind behind it."

Samsung Electronics' Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize power consumption in the AI era. They've identified a mechanism to slash power usage in existing NAND flash memory

AI provides a clue to solving the power shortage... Samsung Electronics says "NAND power consumption reduced by 96%."

The competition in the 2-nanometer market, widely viewed as the critical battleground for leading foundries, is heating up. Samsung Electronics is doubling down on yield stabilization and customer acquisition to narrow the gap with TSMC. At the same

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has emphasized the significant importance of the Lee Jae Myung administration's decision to co-sponsor the UN General Assembly's resolution on North Korean human rights. Ban made this statement during his keyno

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