Chung Dong-young

South Korea's Unification ministry vows to seek phased solutions for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea unveiled a new nuclear fuel production plant under Kim Jong Un's leadership.

North Korea unveiled a new nuclear fuel production facility to bolster its nuclear forces at an exponential rate.

Unification minister floats 4-way peace talks involving 2 Koreas, US, China

North Korea opens a new nuclear facility to produce bomb fuels under leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea unveils a new nuclear plant to boost its arsenal exponentially.

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back disclosed that 94 percent of conditions for wartime operational control transfer to South Korea had been met, sparking controversy over revealing classified alliance information previously withheld from lawmakers and potentially compromising military security assessments.

UN rights chief Volker Turk expresses concern over stranded Hormuz sailors and North Korea's human rights.

A former US official declares denuclearizing North Korea a failure due to overreliance on sanctions.

Foreign Minister Cho pledged to strengthen South Korea's alliance with the United States despite recent tensions over intelligence sharing and trade disputes, while pursuing diplomatic efforts toward North Korea's denuclearization and expanding regional economic cooperation.

North Korean defectors at Hanawon use smartphones to taste freedom in South Korea.

President Lee vows to resolve pending issues with allies through mutual respect and principles.

South Korea's Unification Minister faces controversy over comments on North Korea's nuclear program.

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties clash over the US alliance amid diplomatic fallout.

South Korea and the US are making efforts toward normalization amid a US intel sharing curb controversy.

South Korea asks the EU to mediate talks with North Korea to revive stalled relations.

Yonhap News Agency will host a security strategy forum next week in Seoul.

North Korea opens a new nuclear facility to expand its arsenal at an exponential rate.

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young Meets with High-Level Officials in Mongolia

North Korea unveiled a new uranium enrichment facility under leader Kim Jong Un's direction, signaling intent to exponentially expand its nuclear arsenal while rejecting denuclearization talks and seeking international recognition as a permanent nuclear weapons state.

Seoul’s unification minister proposes four-way talks with North Korea, US, China

North Korea revealed a new uranium enrichment facility, with leader Kim Jong Un claiming weapons-grade nuclear materials production capacity has more than doubled in five years, as the country accelerates its nuclear arsenal expansion amid tensions with the United States and South Korea.

South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young attended Mongolia's regional security forum to present Seoul's Korean Peninsula peace vision and secure Mongolia's diplomatic support for South Korea's policies toward North Korea.

Singapore's Quiet Diplomacy

South Korea introduces harsher penalties for unauthorized drone launches into North Korea.

A former US official declares denuclearizing North Korea a failure due to overreliance on sanctions.

South Korea debates whether to call North Korea "Bukhan" or "Joseon", its official name.

North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons program, regardless of location.

President Lee Jae Myung called for sovereign diplomacy and self-reliant defense amid US-South Korea tensions, emphasizing Korea's fifth-ranked global military power while reducing dependence on foreign military presence and expanding strategic partnerships globally.

Trump's administration classified NATO allies as cooperative or uncooperative based on Iran war support, pressuring countries like Britain and France while limiting intelligence sharing with South Korea, prompting allies to pursue greater strategic autonomy amid concerns about shifting geopolitical arrangements.

Ruling and opposition parties clash over Unification Minister's remarks on North Korea and US relations.

South Korean and US diplomats meet to address reported US intel sharing curbs amid a classified information leak controversy.

South Korea's national security adviser says the US alliance is not in crisis despite recent friction.

South Korean President Lee urges US President Trump to revive diplomacy with North Korea.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea to deepen bilateral ties and counter Russian influence.

Dialogue proposal hinges on North Korea

Unification minister proposes 4-way peace talks with North, U.S. and China

Kim Jong Un unveils a new nuclear bomb fuel plant, vowing expansion at an exponential rate.

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un planning to bolster nuclear forces at an exponential rate.

Unification Minister Chung heads to Ulaanbaatar Dialogue for security talks

South Koreans show dwindling interest in North Korea, reflected in low turnout at a soccer match.

Korean and US defense chiefs agreed to strengthen alliance cooperation during a meeting at the Pentagon.

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun reaffirmed the U.S. alliance as central to Seoul's foreign and security policy, addressing recent tensions over intelligence sharing and trade disputes while pledging strengthened defense capabilities and diplomatic efforts toward North Korea denuclearization.

South Korea considers its first major US investment to ease bilateral tensions with the US.

President Lee says South Korea can defend itself without foreign troops, citing its world-class military and economic power.

South Korea's Unification Minister faces controversy over comments on North Korea's nuclear program.

Rival parties in South Korea clash over the national security adviser's remarks on the US alliance.

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young faces controversy over leaking North Korea's nuclear facility information.

South Korea and the US are making efforts toward normalization amid a controversy over intelligence sharing.