Keywords: Korean Peninsula


Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea of retaliation over DMZ landmine dispute

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has rejected South Korean claims that North Korea was responsible for landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers near the inter-Korean border, while warning that Pyongyang would retaliate if South Korean forces fired on North......

Lee says Trump-Kim summit remains possible in coming months

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that a new meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could take place in the coming months, while stressing that no firm agreement has been reached. Speaking at a televised press conference, Lee said Trump appears......

Kim Yo Jong says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has rejected international efforts to discuss the denuclearization of Pyongyang, insisting that her country’s status as a nuclear-armed state is permanent and cannot be reversed. In remarks carried by North Korean state media, Kim criticized......

North Korea conducts long-range artillery and missile drills

North Korea has conducted a major military exercise involving long-range artillery units and missile forces, according to the country's official Korean Central News Agency, highlighting Pyongyang's continued emphasis on strengthening its strike capabilities. The drills were held on September......

North Korean troops cross inter-Korean border more than 20 times in August

South Korean military officials said Wednesday that North Korean troops crossed the heavily fortified military demarcation line more than 20 times last month, marking a sharp increase in border incidents compared with previous years. The crossings reportedly began in mid-August along the eastern section......

North Korea removes peaceful reunification from ruling party charter

North Korea has removed references to “peaceful reunification” with South Korea from the full version of the ruling Workers’ Party charter, reinforcing Pyongyang’s increasingly firm position that the two Koreas should be treated as separate and hostile states. The complete text......

South Korean president proposes three-point plan for peaceful coexistence with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has renewed his call for a permanent peace system on the Korean Peninsula, proposing that the existing armistice with North Korea eventually be replaced by a formal peace treaty based on peaceful coexistence and dialogue. Lee reaffirmed his commitment during a meeting......

South Korea: Lee Jae Myung Aims to Create Conditions for Renewed Dialogue Between Washington and Pyongyang

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is calling for the establishment of necessary conditions for renewed discussions between the United States and North Korea. Seoul also seeks to transform the existing armistice framework in the peninsula into a genuine peace system based on cooperation and prosperity. Seoul......

US-North Korea summit could take place at any time, Seoul intelligence says

A new assessment by South Korean intelligence suggests that a summit involving the United States and North Korea could become possible at any time, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement over the Korean Peninsula's nuclear standoff. South Korean lawmaker Yoon Kun-young told reporters that......