South Korea Phases in Inter-Korean Pacts to Build Trust
South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung orders phased implementation of inter-Korean agreements with the DPRK to rebuild trust and revive the 2018 military pact.
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South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung Vows Respect for DPRK, Rejects Unification by Absorption
President Lee Jae-myung affirms respect for the DPRK’s system, rules out unification by absorption, and pledges gradual steps to rebuild inter-Korean trust.
DPRK Keeps Border Loudspeakers, Seoul’s Hopes Dashed
DPRK says it will keep its border loudspeakers along the DMZ, dismissing Seoul’s hopes for restored ties and rumors of a DPRK-US summit update.
DPRK Threatens Counteraction Over ROK-U.S. Drills
The DPRK denounces upcoming 11-day ROK-U.S. military drills as direct provocation, warning of counteraction to defend its national security.
ROK Dismantles Border Loudspeakers to Ease Tensions
ROK dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with DPRK, marking a step towards renewed peace on the peninsula.
Top DPRK Leader Honors 72nd Victory Day at Friendship Tower
Top DPRK leader Kim Jong Un honored the 72nd Victory Day by laying a wreath at the China-DPRK Friendship Tower.
DPRK Slams Japan’s 2025 Defense White Paper
The DPRK blasts Japan’s 2025 defense white paper, citing a shift from exclusive defense to aggressive, preemptive military strategies.
Invincible Brotherhood: Lavrov Meets DPRK’s Kim in Wonsan
Russian FM Lavrov met DPRK’s Kim in Wonsan, hailing their bond as “invincible fighting brotherhood” amid ongoing strategic dialogue.
South Korea Apprehends DPRK Border Crosser
South Korean military intercepts a border crosser from the DPRK, reinforcing tight security measures along sensitive borders.
DPRK Party Meeting Sparks Economic Modernization
DPRK’s key party meeting led by Kim Jong Un highlights plans for industrial modernization and sets a stage for future progress.