Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

United States raises concerns after South's unification minister discloses North's nuclear site at Kusong

The United States reportedly lodged a protest with South Korea over what it considered the disclosure of sensitive information about North Korea’s nuclear facilities, sources confirmed to the JoongAng Ilbo on Friday.

2026-04-17

Unification Ministry aims for peaceful coexistence with North under 5-year vision for inter-Korean ties

The Ministry of Unification said on Thursday that it will draw up a five-year blueprint for developing inter-Korean relations — with the aim of promoting peaceful coexistence with North Korea — as Seoul seeks to resume dialogue with Pyongyang.

2026-03-19

Unification minister says adjustments to South-U.S. drills 'inevitable' for possible North-U.S. summit

Adjustments to the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises would be "inevitable" if a U.S.-North Korea summit is to take place in the first half of next year," South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Saturday.

2025-11-09

Unification Ministry plans major restructure to enhance inter-Korean relations

The Unification Ministry will restore much of its structure and functions that were scaled back under the previous Yoon Suk Yeol administration, according to a reorganization plan set to be unveiled Wednesday.

2025-10-14

Unification minister says North Korea capable of hitting U.S. mainland

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said North Korea is capable of hitting the U.S. mainland, apparently referring to the North's recent development of its intercontinental ballistic missiles.

2025-09-30

Unification minister advocates 'peaceful two state' peninsula

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday described North and South Korea as “two states” under international law, using language that acknowledges the North’s de facto political status.

2025-09-24

Unification minister says 'military should've been more careful' in loudspeaker scramble

South Korea's Unification Minister discussed the confusion regarding North Korea's propaganda loudspeaker dismantling and ongoing dialogue efforts.

2025-08-18

Gov't discussing joint Seoul-Washington measures to build peace with North Korea

The Unification Ministry said Friday it is discussing joint cooperation measures between Seoul and Washington aimed at ensuring peace on the Korean Peninsula, which will be presented during a scheduled South Korea-U.S. summit.

2025-08-08

Unification minister says ending rupture in inter-Korean ties is gov't responsibility

Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young has said inter-Korean relations have reached a complete cutoff in recent years, emphasizing that ending the rupture as soon as possible is a responsibility of the Lee Jae Myung administration.

2025-08-07

South Korea dismantles border loudspeakers despite North's lack of engagement

South Korea’s military began dismantling fixed loudspeakers along the border with North Korea on Monday, 14 months after the former administration reactivated them in response to Pyongyang’s provocative trash balloon campaigns.

2025-08-04