Hyunju Park

2 months ago | koreadailyus.com | Hyunju Park |Youngnam Kim

South Korean government has made it clear that it will accept all North Korean soldiers captured on the battlefield by Ukraine, emphasizing that they must not be forcibly repatriated to North Korea. A Foreign Ministry official said on February 19, “Under our Constitution, North Korean soldiers are considered South Korean nationals. Respecting an individual’s free will regarding repatriation is in line with international law and customary practice.

Jan 24, 2025 | koreadailyus.com | Hyunju Park |Youngnam Kim

North Korea convened its Supreme People’s Assembly, its highest legislative body, from January 22 to 23 but refrained from issuing any external messages to the United States or South Korea. Notably, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not attend the assembly. Analysts suggest Pyongyang is taking a cautious approach amid diplomatic uncertainties as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his foreign policy efforts, including pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Dec 4, 2024 | koreadailyus.com | Hyunju Park |Youngnam Kim

On December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law without prior notice to the United States, its only ally, which led to the cancellation of a scheduled meeting on strengthening extended deterrence. This action clearly conveyed displeasure from the U.S. regarding the situation.

Sep 30, 2024 | koreadailyus.com | Hyunju Park |Youngnam Kim

North Korea has lost its observer status in the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) after failing to meet the required standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The decision, which also cites North Korea’s involvement in nuclear weapons programs, comes a decade after the country first gained observer status. Despite attempts to appear in compliance with international norms to counter sanctions, North Korea ultimately fell short of fulfilling its obligations.

Sep 12, 2024 | koreadailyus.com | Hyunju Park |Youngnam Kim

Within less than 24 hours since former U.S. President Donald Trump, during a televised debate for the U.S. presidential election on September 10, stated, “Look at what’s going on with North Korea,” Pyongyang launched a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) into the East Sea on September 12, local time. In a related move, North Korea recently unveiled its uranium enrichment facility for the first time, signaling its intent to heighten its global presence ahead of the U.S. election.