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A forum hosted by the Korean Political Science Association on which name South Korea should use refer to the North takes place at the Seoul Press Center in Jung District, central Seoul, on April 29. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.4.29

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, during a meeting with the head of the Korean Conference of Religion for Peace on April 23 [NEWS1]

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.

2026.4.23

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Unification Minister Chung Dong-young delivers a statement clarifying his remarks regarding the location of a nuclear enrichment facility in Kusong, North Korea, at the Government Complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 20. [NEWS1]

South Korea's military classifies North's nuclear sites as joint secret, undercutting presidential defense

South Korea's military classified North Korea's uranium sites as joint secrets, conflicting with President Lee's defense of Unification Minister Chung, who disclosed them during a session, leading to diplomatic tensions with the U.S.

2026.4.22

United States Forces Korea (USFK) Commander General Xavier Brunson speaks during change-of-command ceremony for the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and USFK at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Dec. 20, 2024. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

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.

2026.4.21

North Korea's loudspeakers targeting South Korea as seen from the southern side of the demilitarized zone in Gyeonggi on June 14, 2025. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.4.21

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Government Complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 20. [YONHAP]

Unification minister rejects accusations of intelligence leak amid PPP criticism

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young rejected accusations that he leaked sensitive intelligence by mentioning the existence of a third North Korean uranium enrichment site in his first public comments on the controversy Monday.

2026.4.20

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young during an event in Seoul to mark the opening of tourist rail service to Dorasan Station near the inter-Korean border on April 10. [NEWS1]

South Korea says not aware of U.S. protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site

South Korea's Ministry of Unification said on Friday it was not aware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing following a report that Washington was unhappy about the disclosure of a previously unconfirmed North Korean nuclear site.

2026.4.17

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young responds to an inquiry at a plenary session at the National Assembly in Seoul on April 15. [YONHAP]

Unification minister says Lee still reviewing appointment of special envoy for U.S.-North Korea talks

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday the appointment of a special envoy to facilitate dialogue between the United States and North Korea was still under review by President Lee Jae Myung.

2026.4.15

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young delivers opening remarks during a meeting with a visiting delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee at Government Complex Seoul in central Seoul on April 1. [NEWS1]

South's Unification minister asks EU to mediate 'two-plus-one' dialogue with North

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday asked the European Union (EU) to consider mediating a “two-plus-one” political dialogue involving the two Koreas and the EU to help ease inter-Korean tensions.

2026.4.1

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, right, shakes hands with David Cameron, former British prime minister, during their meeting in Seoul on Feb. 24. [MINISTRY OF UNIFICATION]

Unification minister seeks ex-British Prime Minister Cameron's support for peace on Korean Peninsula

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has held a meeting with former British Prime Minister David Cameron and requested his support for building peace on the Korean Peninsula, officials said Wednesday.

2026.2.25