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Subin Kim
Subin Kim is an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. He translated Lankov's The Real North Korea into Korean and is a reserve air defense artillery lieutenant in the Republic of Korea Air Force.
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News Kim Jong Un might have canceled Russia visit over failed missile purchase: ReportRejected proposal to buy S-300 anti-air missile system might be impetus for change of plans Kim Jong Un might have canceled his visit to Russia due to Moscow's reluctance to sell its anti-aircraft missile system, a Hong Kong-based media outlet reported. North Korea's Defense Minister Hyun Yong Chol proposed the purchase of four S-300 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system batteries during his visit to Russia last month but Moscow showed reservations, Phoenix TV reported Saturday. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |