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Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji was a senior NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She previously worked for Reuters TV.
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News Sanctioned Korea Daesong Bank launches new ‘Kumgil’ debit cardDespite new options, Narae remains go-to card for North Koreans, says source A sanctioned North Korean bank has rolled out a new electronic debit card named "Kumgil," numerous photos taken earlier this year in Pyongyang reveal. Kumgil, which means "gold road" in Korean, is issued by Korea Daesong Bank (Choson Taesong Unhaeng) - currently blacklisted by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |