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Trips to Panmunjom to be suspended amid speculation over possible Trump-Kim talks

Trips to the truce village of Panmunjom will be suspended next week, officials said Monday, amid speculation that U.S. President Donald Trump may hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his scheduled to trip for the APEC summit.

2025-10-20

New Unification Minister visits Panmunjom, aims to bring era of 'reconciliation' between Koreas

The first official schedule for the new Unification Minister Chung Dong-young was visiting the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom, signaling a strong commitment to restoring communication channels between the two Koreas.

2025-07-25

Tour program to Panmunjom to resume this week

The Ministry of Unification is set to resume its tour program to the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone this week following its suspension in late 2023 due to military tensions, officials said Thursday.

2025-05-15

Unification Ministry expected to resume Panmunjom tour next month

The Unification Ministry is expected to resume its tour program to the truce village of Panmunjom on the inter-Korean border next month following its suspension in late 2023 due to military tensions, officials said Tuesday.

2025-03-18

U.S. soldier flees to North Korea at JSA [REWIND 2023]

U.S. Soldier Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King bolted across the inter-Korean border during a group tour of the Joint Security Area (JSA) on July 18. King was returned to U.S. custody at the end of September as Pyongyang decided to “expel" him.

2023-12-24

Unification Ministry to propose resumption of civilian tours to JSA

South Korea’s Unification Ministry plans to propose resuming civilian tours of the Joint Security Area (JSA) to the United Nations Command (UNC), according to a ministry official Sunday.

2023-11-05

North confirms it has U.S. soldier, claims he defected due to racism

North Korea said Wednesday that an American soldier crossed into its territory last month because of “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination” in the U.S. Army.

2023-08-16

North Korea confirms U.S. soldier's detention

North Korea acknowledged for the first time through its state media on Wednesday that it has detained 23-year-old U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King, who bolted into its territory last month.

2023-08-16

U.S. Army report suggests G.I.’s JSA dash was premeditated

North Korea’s military has not responded to the Pentagon’s queries about an American soldier who crossed into the North on Tuesday, but a leaked U.S. military report included details suggesting that he had planned his defection ahead of time.

2023-07-20

U.S. soldier who bolted to North faced discipline at home

The U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea on Tuesday was due to face military disciplinary action in the United States for assault charges that arose during his tour of duty in Korea, the U.S. Defense Department said.

2023-07-19