South Korean music, movies and dramas are winning the hearts of young North Koreans. Their influence is seen as a threat to Mr. Kim’s grip on society.
Author: CHOE SANG-HUN
North Korea Releases Its First Response to Moon-Biden Summit
In its first reaction to President Biden’s summit with President Moon Jae-in of South Korea, North Korean state media warned of an arms race.
They Were Promised a Socialist Paradise, and Ended Up in ‘Hell’
Lee Tae-kyung has campaigned tirelessly in South Korea to share the story of the 93,000 people who migrated from Japan to North Korea from 1959 to 1984 and were forced to stay.
North Korea Warns Biden Against ‘Hostile Policy’
An official said President Biden had made “a big blunder” by characterizing the North’s nuclear arsenal as a threat to the United States.
South Korea Celebrates Oscar Win for Youn Yuh-jung of ‘Minari’
Ms. Youn is the first Asian woman to win the best supporting actress Oscar since 1957. But it’s her life story — as well as her characters — that made her award resonate among Koreans.
Japan Sexual Slavery Suit Rejected by Korean Court
The decision contradicted an earlier court ruling in South Korea that said the Japanese government must compensate so-called comfort women.
South Korean Leader Urges Biden to Negotiate With North Korea
In an interview with The New York Times, President Moon Jae-in of South Korea urged the United States to sit down with North Korea.
The Quiet Arms Race Between North and South Korea is Heating Up
The buildup over the last few years has threatened the delicate balance of peace on the Korean Peninsula.
South Korean Man Gets 34 Years for Running Sexual Exploitation Chat Room
Moon Hyeong-wook, 25, was accused of luring young women with promises of high-paying jobs and then forcing them into pornography.
Oh Se-hoon Wins Seoul Mayoral Election
Conservative opposition candidates won two mayoral races that were seen as a referendum on President Moon Jae-in and a bellwether for next year’s presidential contest.