But in the areas where cooperation from the DPK is not required.

which is accessible in South Korea.newspapers and other media as part of its efforts to promote mutual understanding between the rivals.

Divided along the worlds most heavily fortified border since 1948.Its nominal gross domestic product in 2019 was 54 times bigger than that of North Korea.the worlds 10th largest economy.

Relations between the two Koreas remain strained over North Koreas torrid run of missile tests this year.Ruled by three generations of the Kim family since its 1948 foundation.

In a policy report to new President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday.

the two Koreas prohibit their citizens from visiting each others territory and exchanging phone calls.What was revealed in the photos tells a different story from what the Moon administration said.

chairwoman of the North Korea Freedom CoalitionPhotos of North Korean fishermen fiercely resisting deportation seem to show that they were sincere about defecting to South Korea.Courtesy of Ministry of UnificationNew photos show violations of human rights.

officials concluded that the fishermen were criminals on the run and sent them back to the North on Nov.Convention against Torture and Other Cruel.