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POLITICS1d agoCan South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoDenuclearising North Korea would ‘defy history’ as US, allies missed the boatThe denuclearisation of North Korea has become an “increasingly improbable” goal and the United States and its allies should move beyond it to devote their diplomatic efforts to talks on arms limitations and crisis communication, the director of the US-based North Korean analysis website 38 North said. Recalling the 20 years since North Korea carried out its first nuclear test on October 9, 2006, Jenny Town said in a written interview that “a pivotal moment” in Pyongyang’s weapons development...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoKyiv open to 'constructive dialogue' after Seoul recalls its ambassador amid North Korean POW disclosure rowKyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea Recalls Envoy From Ukraine in Dispute Over North Korean POWsPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine revealed last month that two POWs defected to South Korea. South Korea accused him of breaking a confidentiality agreement.NYT World
POLITICS5d agoWhy North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with UkraineThe unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reportsThe Independent World
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea recalls ambassador from Ukraine, demands apology over Zelensky’s disclosure of North Korean POW transferMeduza [en]
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW disputeThe South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.NPR News
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war rowSeoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute - AP NewsSouth Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute AP NewsAP News
POLITICS6d agoNorth Korea decries medical aid, says ‘nothing to give or receive’ from SeoulNorth Korea’s Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of ‌leader Kim Jong-un, denounced on Thursday South Korea’s plans to provide medical equipment aid to Pyongyang, calling it a “political provocation” and violation of its sovereignty. In a statement carried by state media KCNA, Kim criticised Seoul for publicising its efforts to obtain United Nations sanctions exemptions for a medical aid package, saying Seoul had “insulted” North Korea by referring to shortages of medicines and medical equipment...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoNorth Korea’s Kim hails ‘good friendship’ with Putin in birthday letter"I am pleased to have good friendship with you and open up a new chapter for the development of the relations between our two countries," Kim said in the letter, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. The post North Korea’s Kim hails ‘good friendship’ with Putin in birthday letter appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2South Korean president threatens action against Ukraine over statements on North Korean POWsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday threatened unspecified measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledged a confidentiality agreement that Seoul says covered the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and issued an apology.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 2Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisonersA diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2Seoul ups the ante in Ukraine feud over North Korean POW transfer disclosureSouth ‌Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday threatened unspecified measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledged what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement covering the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and apologised. “If the refusal to acknowledge the facts and issue a public apology continues, we will take additional measures,” Lee said in a social media post. Lee also expressed “grave regret” over what he described as Ukrainian remarks about an imminent ⁠military...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Seoul residents up in arms over school for North Korean defectorsResidents of a district in the South Korean capital of Seoul are up in arms over plans to build a permanent school for North Korean defectors in their neighbourhood. The dispute escalated to the point where the school’s principal dropped to her knees to beg protesters to “embrace the children”, the Korea JoongAng Daily reported. Yeomyung School, which educates middle and high school students who fled North Korea or are children of North Korean defectors, has been unable to afford its own...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30North Korean Leader ‘Extremely Obese’, Says Seoul Spy AgencySpeculation over Kim's health flared in 2020 when he missed a commemoration of his late grandfather's birthday and disappeared from public view for about 20 days, fuelling rumours that he was seriously ill after surgery. The post North Korean Leader ‘Extremely Obese’, Says Seoul Spy Agency appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 30Seoul suspects Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms supportSouth Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on militarily aiding countries at war.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30 Kim Jong Un a friend : Trump reasoning on why North Korea can have nuclear weapons but Iran cannotThe article discusses former President Trump's reasoning for differentiating between North Korea and Iran regarding nuclear weapons capabilities. This highlights varying approaches to nuclear non-proliferation and international diplomacy.hindustantimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 29North Korea has recently completed two road bridges easing transport to strategic allies Russia and ChinaTwo recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 28In a relatively mild speech , North Korea uses UN platform to lament mutual distrust and tensionNorth Korea used the United Nations platform to express concerns about mutual distrust and tension in a speech described as relatively mild. This communication offers insight into North Korea's current diplomatic stance.aol.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28EU sanctions 10 Russian judges, prosecutors, and officials over opposition party Yabloko’s exclusion from parliamentary elections. A North Korean children’s camp is also added to the sanctions list.The European Union has sanctioned Russian judges and prosecution service staff involved in disqualifying the Yabloko Party’s federal candidate list from the State Duma elections.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 28Why South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoWsSeoul says Kyiv agreed to a nondisclosure agreement over the prisoners but broke it.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 28South Korea demands apology over Zelenskyy North Korean POW disclosureSouth Korea has demanded an apology following a disclosure by Zelenskyy regarding North Korean prisoners of war. This indicates a diplomatic disagreement concerning sensitive information.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 28 [ Editorial ] Top priority in North Korean POW case should be human rights , not politicsAn editorial argues that human rights should be the primary focus in the North Korean Prisoner of War case, rather than political considerations. This expresses an opinion on a sensitive international issue.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea