South Korea’s Unification Ministry will suspend Panmunjom trips from late October to early November, as speculation mounts over a possible Trump-Kim meeting during the APEC summit in Gyeongju.
North Korea ignored South Korea’s offer to repatriate a deceased citizen, blocking Seoul’s attempt to restart dialogue through humanitarian outreach.
New Unification Minister Chung Dong-young visited Panmunjom on his first day in office, signaling a renewed focus on restoring inter-Korean communication and easing tensions.
