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How South Korea aims to ease tensions with North Korea

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The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

South Korea looks into ways to improve relations with Kim Jong Un’s North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to improve strained relations with Pyongyang

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

South Korea suspends official accused of illegally sending drones to North Korea

South Korean drone commander says incident was part of ‘clandestine military operation’ to respond to North Korea

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening

No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers.

Euronews · Jul 18, 2025

North Korea bars foreigners from recently unveiled ‘world class’ beach resort

North Korea halts foreigners’ access to Wonsan-Kalma tourism zone, citing temporary suspension of official tourism

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort

North Korea says it is suspending the entry of foreign tourists to a recently opened mega beach resort, a move that dims prospects for the complex

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

New k-pop band debuts with two North Korean defector members

Two North Korean defectors join members from the United States and Japan

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Satellite imagery reveals changes at North Korea’s rocket launch site

The Sohae Satellite Launching Station has previously been used to put a satellite in orbit and also to test various missile components

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

‘North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’

Pyongyang is reportedly planning to deploy thousands more troops to back Russia.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Democracies around world must form new alliance to counter China, says Sunak

The US must realise no single country can face down an ‘axis of authoritarian states’ including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, Rishi Sunak said.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025