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Seoul to fill unification attaché embassy position in Russia amid deepening Pyongyang-Moscow ties

South Korea will redeploy an attaché in charge of unification affairs to the country's embassy in Russia later this year, the Ministry of Unification said Thursday, ending a vacancy of more than a year.

2026-04-30

Senior PPP official denounces Unification Ministry's proposal on North Korea's name

A senior official in the People Power Party denounced the Ministry of Unification's proposal to refer to North Korea by its preferred Korean name, calling the idea unconstitutional and a unilateral concession in inter-Korean language politics.

2026-04-29

Calling North by official name a matter of public debate, Unification Ministry says

The Ministry of Unification said Tuesday that the question of whether South Korea should use North Korea's official name is a matter that warrants broad public debate amid criticism that such a reference constitutes a violation of the Constitution.

2026-04-28

Lee says will resolve 'pending issues' with allies thru mutual respect

Issues between close allies should be resolved based on mutual respect and fundamental principles, President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday.

2026-04-28

Appeals court sentences PPP's Kweon to two years in prison, orders 100 million won forfeiture

An appeals court on Tuesday sentenced Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to a two-year prison term on charges of accepting illegal political funds from the Unification Church.

2026-04-28

Ex-Unification Church official gets longer prison term during appeal over gifts to former first lady

An appeals court on Monday sentenced a former Unification Church official to 18 months in prison for giving luxury gifts to former first lady Kim Keon Hee, a heavier punishment than the 14 months given by a lower court.

2026-04-27

Coupang issue is affecting Korea-U.S. security consultations, says Seoul’s top security adviser

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said that U.S. claims of discriminatory regulations against e-commerce giant Coupang, in light of a protest letter sent by U.S. lawmakers earlier this week, are "affecting Korea-U.S. security consultations."

2026-04-24

Senior U.S. official says Seoul should 'safeguard' intel, suggesting irritation at unification minister's remarks

The United States told South Korea to "safeguard" all information sent through "private channels," targeting Unification Minister Chung Dong-young's recent mention of an allegedly publicly unknown uranium enrichment site in North Korea.

2026-04-23

Defense Ministry denies USFK's protest against unification minister's remarks on North Korean nuclear facility

The Defense Ministry has denied reports that United States Forces Korea Commander (USFK) Gen. Xavier Brunson lodged a protest against the unification minister’s recent remarks that allegedly leaked classified U.S. information.

2026-04-21

U.S. restricts satellite intelligence sharing with South Korea amid controversy over minister's comments

The U.S. has restricted South Korea's access to satellite intelligence on North Korea after a minister disclosed details about a uranium enrichment facility, though military readiness remains unaffected according to South Korean officials.

2026-04-21