South Korea’s decision to open public access to Rodong Sinmun marks a significant policy shift that risks exposing the country to North Korea’s long-term information warfare under the guise of peace and engagement. News Summary On December 30, 2025, South Korea eased a decades-long restriction, allowing the public to access North Korea’s ruling party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun , without prior government approval. The paper has been reclassified from a “special publication” to
