Roh Kil Nam, founder of LA-based pro-Pyongyang news service, dies at 76



News Roh Kil Nam, founder of LA-based pro-Pyongyang news service, dies at 76 Roh had run Minjok Tongshin, a controversial pro-DPRK outlet for Korean speakers in the U.S., since 1999 Chad O'Carroll April 28, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Dr. Roh Kil Nam, the founder of the Los Angeles-based, pro-Pyongyang news service Minjok Tongshin, died on Saturday, aged 76. His death – which followed COVID 19-like symptoms and a visit to an intensive care unit – was confirmed in a Korean-language update posted on the website on which he had worked since November 1999. Dr. Roh Kil Nam, the founder of the Los Angeles-based, pro-Pyongyang news service Minjok Tongshin, died on Saturday, aged 76. His death – which followed COVID 19-like symptoms and a visit to an intensive care unit – was confirmed in a Korean-language update posted on the website on which he had worked since November 1999. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Roh Kil Nam, founder of LA-based pro-Pyongyang news service, dies at 76

Roh had run Minjok Tongshin, a controversial pro-DPRK outlet for Korean speakers in the U.S., since 1999

Chad O'Carroll April 28, 2020

Roh Kil Nam, founder of LA-based pro-Pyongyang news service, dies at 76

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Dr. Roh Kil Nam, the founder of the Los Angeles-based, pro-Pyongyang news service Minjok Tongshin, died on Saturday, aged 76.

His death – which followed COVID 19-like symptoms and a visit to an intensive care unit – was confirmed in a Korean-language update posted on the website on which he had worked since November 1999.

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