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Tue, June 15, 2021 | 18:16

Economic incentives needed for North Korean denuclearization: experts

North Korea watchers from South Korea and the United States have stressed the need to provide “economic incentives” to Pyongyang to encourage the reclusive country to take actions for denuclearization, Tuesday.But they added that until steps are taken by the North, international sanctions should remain in place.

Jung Da-min | 2021-05-18 17:05

Employment rate of North Korean defectors drops 3.8 percent last year amid pandemic: ministry

The employment rate of North Korean defectors in South Korea fell 3.8 percent last year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the unification ministry said Tuesday. The ministry released the latest data in a new master plan on settlement support for North Korea defectors for 2021-2023 and the implementation plan for this year.

2021-05-18 14:56

North Korean propaganda website calls 1980 pro-democracy movement 'historic event' in anti-fascism movement

A North Korean propaganda outlet on Tuesday described a 1980 pro-democracy uprising in South Korea as a "historic event" in the anti-fascism movement, highlighting people's fearless fight in the face of a bloody crackdown. On Tuesday, South Korea marks the 41st anniversary of the May 18 uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju quelled ruthlessly by the military junta led ...

2021-05-18 10:53

Seoul wants Washington to reaffirm Singapore agreement during summit

The South Korean government is seeking to use this week's summit between President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden as a vehicle to revive its North Korea diplomacy and facilitate inter-Korean peace talks, according to government sources and experts, Monday. In doing so, Seoul is hoping to send messages to North Korea through a joint statement to be announced after th...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-05-17 16:50

Court dismisses civic groups' request to ban North Korea founder's memoirs

A Seoul court has dismissed local civic groups' request to block the sales and distribution of memoirs of North Korean founder Kim Il-sung, judicial sources said Sunday. According to the sources, the Seoul Western District Court rejected Thursday an injunction sought by several conservative organizations, including the New Paradigm of Korea, to ban the sales of the eight-volu...

2021-05-16 09:36

US, Australia share commitment to UNSC resolutions on North Korea: Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed his country's commitment to U.N. Security Council resolutions on North Korea on Thursday, amid U.S. outreach for engagement with the reclusive North.The top U.S. diplomat said he and his Australian counterpart, Marise Payne, discussed a range of challenges, including North Korea, in their bilateral meeting in Washington.

2021-05-14 10:00

Abrams says solid military alliance is 'single greatest deterrent' against North Korea's threats

Outgoing U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams said Thursday that a "rock solid" combined defense posture between South Korea and the United States is the "single greatest deterrent" against any potential adversaries, including North Korea.

2021-05-13 14:06

US will address North Korea's religious freedom issues: senior official

The United States will continue to tackle the North Korean nuclear issue while at the same time pressing for improved human rights conditions, including freedom of religion, in the reclusive state, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday.

2021-05-13 09:54

North Korea unlikely to respond to US vaccine offer

The U.S. is making efforts to facilitate talks with North Korea with an offering of COVID-19 vaccines, but the probability of Pyongyang accepting this offer seems to be low, given the Kim Jong-un regime's ignoring of humanitarian aid offers and strict quarantine policy. Experts said Wednesday the U.S. move can be interpreted as a tactic for showing various benefits available ...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-05-12 16:46

Incheon stirs controversy with airport development plan in North Korea

Incheon Metropolitan Government has sparked a controversy for contracting out a study on developing airports in North Korea, drawing criticisms from conservative lawmakers over the plan's feasibility and political motivations. According to Incheon Metropolitan Government's data submitted to Rep. Han Ki-ho of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), the city government co...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-05-11 17:01

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