Ministry of Unification

North Korea ignored South Korea’s offer to repatriate a deceased citizen, blocking Seoul’s attempt to restart dialogue through humanitarian outreach.

South Korea plans to repatriate six North Koreans this week despite no response from Pyongyang, highlighting both humanitarian concerns and geopolitical risk.

North Korea is allowing individuals to register private cars for the first time, but experts say legal and financial barriers will limit its impact.

Jo Yong-won, a key aide to Kim Jong-un, appears to have returned to his post after a two-month absence, according to South Korean officials.

North Korea has launched its first nationwide seminar for school youth instructors in an effort to strengthen children’s allegiance to leader Kim Jong-un. The training, which took place in Pyongyang from March 26 to 29, is part of a broader push to reinforce ideological control over younger generations.