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Moon's first day full of surprises

Compared to previous visits by South Korean leaders to Pyongyang, North Korea provided exceptional treatment to South Korean President Moon Jae-in during the welcoming ceremony. Moon and first lady Kim Jung-sook landed at Pyongyang's Sunan International Airport Tuesday where they were greeted warmly by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju.

Politics | 2018-09-18 18:08

Toward permanent peace

First lady visits NK hospital, college

Seoul/Pyongyang - South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook visited a children's hospital and a college of music in Pyongyang on her first day in North Korea on Tuesday on the sidelines of the inter-Korean summit there. Ri Sol-ju, the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accompanied Kim on her schedule in Pyongyang, South Korea's presidential press secretary Yoon Young-chan s...

Politics | 2018-09-18 17:18

Two Koreas to touch on disputed sea border

The two Koreas are set to narrow their differences on the disputed western sea border during their ongoing three-day summit, but experts voiced skepticism over the possibility that both sides can come to “specific terms.” The issue has topped the military agenda of Seoul and Pyongyang for decades, because North Korea has never officially acknowledged the sea border, officiall...

Politics | 2018-09-18 17:12

Toward permanent peace

'Foreign journalists see little progress in denuclearization of North Korea'

When President Moon Jae-in arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday, he was greeted by a crowd of North Koreans including its leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju welcoming him and his wife with open arms. The historic encounter was broadcasted live in South Korea in what seems to portray improved inter-Korean ties. Tensions might have been reduced in recent months, but many foreign journalists are skeptical on the progress of denuclearization of the North Korean regime.

Politics | 2018-09-18 17:03

Paekhwawon in Pyongyang houses President Moon

Paekhwawon Guest House is where President Moon Jae-in is staying in Pyongyang. The building is famous for accommodating distinguished high-ranking foreign officials. Moon has become the third Korean president to stay there following Kim Dae-jung in 2000 and Roh Moo-hyun in 2007.

Politics | 2018-09-18 17:00

Moon gets warm, enthusiastic welcome

President Moon Jae-in was given with an enthusiastic welcome at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport upon his arrival Tuesday. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and first lady Ri Sol-ju greeted Moon and first lady Kim Jung-sook at the airport at around 10 a.m. Moon and Kim embraced and shook hands.

Politics | 2018-09-18 16:25

Party leaders to discuss parliamentary exchanges with NK

The entourage of political party leaders to the Pyongyang summit will likely focus on pushing for party-to-party diplomacy with North Korea, which has been on and off since 1985. As their first-ever participation as party leaders, they pledged to push for regular meetings with their North Korean counterparts or have parliament-level gatherings.

Politics | 2018-09-17 17:41

Will summit render progress in North Korea nuke talks?

Increasing weight is being placed on the summit between the leaders of the Koreas, as the meeting comes amid stalled denuclearization talks between North Korea and the U.S. With denuclearization on the agenda of the summit, attention is growing over whether President Moon Jae-in will be able to elicit a pledge from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that will lead to progress.

Politics | 2018-09-17 16:59

Moon, Kim start talks

Moon's approval rating falls ahead of summit

President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has fallen ahead of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that will take place from September 18 to September 20 in Pyongyang, a weekly poll showed Monday.

Politics | 2018-09-17 16:44

2,700 journalists registered to cover inter-Korean summit

Close to 2,700 journalists have registered to cover the inter-Korean summit at the Main Press Center (MPC) set up in Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul, according to Cheong Wa Dae. Currently 2,671 journalists _ 2,224 local and 447 foreign journalists _ have registered as of Monday, but that number is expected to rise as more reporters register in the following days.

Politics | 2018-09-17 16:26

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