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UN Command investigating whether North Korean troops crossed DMZ dividing line

The clarification came after the U.S.-led command drew criticism for stating that North Korea's fence construction near the line was not a violation of the 1953 Armistice Agreement, a position at odds with the South Korean military.

2026.6.24

U.S. troops attend a ceremony on a U.S. base in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, on July 6, 2023. [YONHAP]

U.S. expert says Opcon transfer won't 'unzip' Korea-U.S. alliance

A U.S. expert said Thursday that the transfer of wartime Opcon to South Korea from the United States would not "unzip" the bilateral alliance, downplaying concerns that the move could weaken America's security commitment to the Asian ally.

2026.5.1

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The delegation of NATO Permanent Representatives pays a visit to the Joint Security Area in the demilitarized zone, hosted by Lt. Gen. Scott Winter, the deputy commander of the United Nations Command, on April 15 in this photo uploaded on the Pentagon's Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. [YONHAP]

UNC deputy commander hosts NATO delegation's visit toU.S.

The deputy commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) has hosted a delegation of NATO Permanent Representatives at the Joint Security Area within the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said on Friday.

2026.4.19

This file photo uploaded on the Pentagon's Defense Visual Information Distribution Service on March 3 shows multinational forces from member states of the United Nations Command who have arrived in Korea to participate in annual springtime joint drills, dubbed Freedom Shield, which began earlier this week. [YONHAP]

Multinational augmentees from UNC member states arrive for Freedom Shield exercise

Multinational forces from member states of the United Nations Command have participated in an annual springtime military exercise between Seoul and Washington as augmentees, according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command on Wednesday.

2026.3.11

The Joint Security Area inside the border village of Panmunjom is seen on April 18, 2018. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Concerns of friction grow over Seoul's request for UNC cooperation on DMZ access

Seoul reportedly sought cooperation from the United Nations Command in January on a plan to manage parts of the demilitarized zone, sources said, raising concerns that the move could trigger further friction with the command.

2026.2.5

Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young speaks at a meeting with ministry officials, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and civic groups at the government complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Jan. 27. [YONHAP]

Unification minister says 'DMZ Act' does not conflict 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement

Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young said a proposed law granting civilian access to the demilitarized zone for peaceful purposes — promoted by the government and ruling party — does not conflict with the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement.

2026.1.29

The Joint Security Area within the demilitarized zone (DMZ) pictured on Jan. 8, 2024. [UNITED NATIONS COMMAND]

UNC officials blast proposed DMZ access bills as 'completely at odds' with Armistice Agreement

The United Nations Command (UNC) issued a rare and direct warning on Wednesday that a proposed law granting civilian access to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) for peaceful purposes would violate the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement.

2026.1.28

Maj. Gen. Kim Do-gyun, left, head of the South Korean delegation, poses for a photo with Lt. Gen. An Ik-san, chief of the North Korean delegation, before their general-grade talks at Tongilgak, a North Korean building in the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone, on Oct. 26, 2018. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Why is Pyongyang likely to shun talks about the inter-Korean frontier?

South Korea offered to meet North Korea for rare military talks earlier this week — the first inter-Korean official talks proposed by the Lee Jae Myung government. But what does Seoul really hope to achieve, and why now?

2025.11.19

A soldier deployed to the Dongmyeong unit in Lebanon provides medical support in a photo provided by the Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff on Oct. 4. [YONHAP]

Korean overseas troops continue to serve for peace as UNC marks 75th anniversary

Korean peacekeeping troops in Lebanon and South Sudan continue to serve for global peace through activities ranging from combined training to taekwondo lessons for civilians as the UN Command (UNC) marks its 75th anniversary of establishment.

2025.10.4

Six North Koreans cross the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the East Sea by boat on July 9. [MINISTRY OF UNIFICATION]

South Korea repatriates six North Koreans, signaling easing tensions in inter-Korean relations

In its second major conciliatory move toward Pyongyang, South Korea repatriated six North Koreans via the East Sea on Wednesday, with the North quietly accepting the return.

2025.7.9