Seoul ministry acknowledges two state ‘reality’ with North Korea

NK News – North Korea News · May 19, 2026

Seoul released a report Monday that for the first time recognized the “de facto two states” of the peninsula, signaling a tonal shift from the previous administration’s characterization of the Koreas. Unveiled by the Unification Ministry, the 2026 Unification White Paper states that Seoul seeks to pursue “unification while building a relationship of peaceful coexistence,” […]