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South-North Relations

Important Events from 2009 to Present

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2024-04

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Date Events

April 1

Unification Minister mentioned DPRK-Japan dialogue (in an interview with Sankei Shimbun)
・ “If dialogue between Tokyo and Pyeongyang contributes to peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, Seoul won’t oppose it. We will intensify efforts to gather information on Japanese abduction victims to seek a cooperation system with Japan.”

April 2

The DPRK claimed it “succeeded in a test-fire of a new-type intermediate-range solid-fuel hypersonic missile” (April 3, Rodong/KCNA)

< Statement by the Ministry of Unification (April 2) >
o “The recent missile launch by the DPRK marks the third missile provocation this year since the March 18 launch. We condemn repeated provocations by the DPRK that violate the UN resolutions and pose great threat to the peace on the Korean Peninsula.”
o “The launch is an overt provocation that seriously threatens the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula and the international community. South Korea, the U.S., and Japan agreed on the need to step up trilateral coordination to lead the international community in taking a united response against the DPRK.”

April 2

Statement by the Unification Ministry on North Korea’s attempt to meddle in general elections
・ The Ministry of Unification, in the January 4 statement, sternly warned North Korea for creating tension on the Korean Peninsula through threats and criticisms and urged it to cease any attempt to meddle in general elections.
・ Ahead of the elections, however, North Korea continued to plot against and disparage President Yoon Suk Yeol, to issue exaggerated reports of anti-government protests in South Korea through the North’s main newspapers such as Rodong Sinmun and KCNA, and to divide South Korean society.
・ North Korea’s actions are serious matters that can undermine the foundation of the liberal democratic system. The South Korean government will not accept this, and it is evident that wise South Korean people will not be swayed by it.
・ The government once again strongly warns of North Korea’s malicious attempts that have been strengthening ahead of the elections. We clearly point out that fake news, propaganda and incitement from North Korea cannot work in the system of liberal democracy.

April 2

The South Korean government imposed independent sanctions against Russian ships involved in shipping containers of military supplies between Pyeongyang and Moscow and Russian individuals and companies involved in the illegal sending of North Korean IT workers abroad to earn foreign currency in support of Pyeongyang’s nuclear and missile development (2 vessels, 2 companies, and 2 individuals)
・ △ (Vessels) LADY R and ANGARA △ (Companies) Intellekt LLC and Sodeistvie △ (Individuals) Sergey Mikhaylovich Kozlov (head of Intellekt LLC) and Aleksandr Fyodorovich Panfilov (head of Sodeistvie).

April 3

Enlarged plenary meeting of the Cabinet (virtual) (April 4, Rodong/KCNA)

April 4

The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on the situation of human rights in the DPRK

< Statement by the Ministry of Unification (April 5) >
o The South Korean government welcomes the news that the resolution, co-sponsored by 54 states including South Korea, was adopted by consensus at the 55th regular session of the Council.
o The government made its return as a co-sponsor to the UNHRC resolution in December 2022 and has been proactively participating in drafting efforts.
o The government is deeply concerned about the ongoing systematic, widespread, and dire human rights violations within North Korea and urges the North to take actions necessary to improve human rights, including addressing the issues of abductees, detainees, and prisoners of war, and ensuring access to information for North Korean residents, in accordance with the resolution.
o The Ministry of Unification visited Geneva, Switzerland, where the UN Human Rights Council is held, along with Choi Jin young, son of missionary Choi Chun gil detained in the North since 2014, and reaffirmed the international community’s solidarity in resolving the issue of detainees.
- The ministry will persist in its efforts to closely cooperation with the international community to address the issues of detainees, abductees, and prisoners of war, and to substantially improve human rights in North Korea in the future.

April 4

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, “We’re open to dialogue with the DPRK, progress will be noted in the Biden-Kishida summit (April 10)” (in an interview with Sankei Shimbun)
・ “Based on the shared recognition that the door to dialogue with North Korea is open, we will reaffirm our commitment to closely cooperate with the U.S. and with South Korea and the U.S. to address the situation. Also, the issue of abductees is a human rights issue that cannot be neglected for a moment.”

April 5

Kim Jong Un gave field guidance at the construction site for second-stage flats in the Hwasong area (April 6, Rodong/KCNA)

April 5

Remarks by Kim Sun Kyung, vice minister of the International Organization Department of North Korea’s Foreign Ministry, condemning the adoption (April 4) of a human rights resolution (KCNA)
・ “We scathingly denounce the resolution as a grave infringement upon the DPRK’s sovereignty and an act of interference in its internal affairs.

April 8

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un sent a message of sympathy to Russian President Putin regarding the floods (Rodong/KCNA)

April 10

The U.S.-Japan summit (Washington, D.C.)

< Joint Press Conference (April 10, Local) >
・ President Biden, “We welcome the opportunity for our allies to initiate dialogue with North Korea. Japan seeking a dialogue with the North is a good thing. We are open to dialogue ourselves at any time without preconditions.”
・ Prime Minister Kishida, “We aim for high-level consultations with North Korea to resolve various issues. The establishment of a meaningful relationship between Japan and North Korea is in the interest of both and it could be hugely beneficial to regional peace and stability.” “The U.S. and Japan and the ROK trilaterally, and the U.S. and Japan bilaterally agreed to build closer cooperation relating to the latest situation of North Korea that may cause serious concerns, including its nuclear and missile development.”

April 10

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un visited Kim Jong Il Military and Political Academy (April 11, Rodong/KCNA)

April 11 to 13

China’s top legislator Zhao Leji visited North Korea
・ Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress Zhao Leji met with Chairman of North Korea’s Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly Choe Ryong Hae (April 11), “Strengthen high-level exchanges and deepen reciprocal cooperation with North Korea on the occasion of the friendship year.”

April 13

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un met with a Chinese delegation and enjoyed a special concert given by the Central National Band of China (April 14, Rodong/KCNA)

April 15

President Yoon meets with the U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield
・ “As a member state of the UN Security Council, we look forward to working closely with the United States. We need to firmly uphold the UN sanctions regime against North Korea and continue to strengthen cooperation within the Security Council.”

April 16

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, “Considering all possible options for an alternative to the UN Security Council’s expert panel on North Korea sanctions.” (Visit to the DMZ)
・ Relating to the UN surveillance system for monitoring North Korea, which will end its activities at the end of this month, “We must seek options both inside and outside the UN system, including the option of excluding China and Russia.”

April 16

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un attended the completion ceremony for the second-stage 10,000 flats construction project held in the Hwasong area (April 17, Rodong/KCNA)

April 19

Remarks by Kim Sun Kyung, vice minister of the International Organization Department of North Korea’s Foreign Ministry, condemning U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s visit to South Korea (KCNA)

April 19

The DPRK General Missile Bureau announced a test launch of a cruise missile in the West Sea (April 20, KCNA)

April 20 to 23

The Worker’s Party of Korea held the second workshop of officials in the field of propaganda work (April 24, Rodong/KCNA)

April 22

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un guided a combined tactical drill simulating a nuclear counterattack, launched ballistic missiles (April 23, Rodong/KCNA)

< Statement by the Ministry of Unification (April 23) >
o “We deplore North Korea for once again violating UN Security Council resolutions and posing nuclear threats, while using ROK-U.S. joint military drills as an excuse. The ROK-U.S. joint military exercises are to be solely defensive to keep peace from nuclear threats and military provocations by the DPRK.”
- “The South Korean government will closely monitor North Korea’s developments together with relevant ministries to prepare for all possible scenarios in response to North Korea’s various provocations.”

April 24

Remarks by Kim Yo Jong, the vice department director of the Central Committee of the WPK, and the chief of the Foreign News Section at North Korea’s Foreign Ministry regarding ROK-U.S. military exercises (Rodong/KCNA)

April 24

Remarks by Im Chon Il, vice foreign minister of the DPRK in charge of Russian affairs, denouncing the U.S. military aid to Ukraine (Rodong/KCNA)

April 25

Remarks by Kim Un Chol, vice foreign minister of the DPRK in charge of U.S. affairs, denouncing the U.S. sanctions against the DPRK (KCNA)

April 25

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un watched the evaluation test-fire of a 240 mm shell of a multiple rocket launcher (April 26, Rodong/KCNA)

April 26

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un visited Kim Il Sung Military University on the 92nd founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army (April 25) (Rodong/KCNA)

April 29

Remarks by the director of the Department of Foreign Military Affairs of the Ministry of National Defense of the DPRK condemning the U.S. for supplying a new surface-to-surface missile system to Ukraine (KCNA)

April 27

Remarks by the spokesperson for North Korea’s National Aerospace Technology Administration condemning the U.S. for its attempt to militarize outer space into war theater (April 27, KCNA/April 28, Rodong)

April 27

Remarks by the spokesperson for North Korea’s Foreign Ministry condemning the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices released by the U.S. State Department (KCNA)

April 30

UN Security Council Sanctions Committee Panel of Experts officially disbanded
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