Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool "regrettable": Cho



News Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho Unification minister says he takes full responsibility for decision to deny Kim Myong-song access Dagyum Ji \| Oliver Hotham October 15, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Joint Press Corps South Korean Minister of Unification Cho Myoung-gyon on Monday evening said the move by Seoul earlier in the day to block a defector journalist from joining the press pool for today’s inter-Korean talks was "regrettable." Kim Myong-song, who covers the DPRK for South Korea's conservative Chosun Ilbo newspaper and is originally from North Korea, was told earlier in the day that his request to join the official press pool covering Monday's inter-Korean talks had been rejected. South Korean Minister of Unification Cho Myoung-gyon on Monday evening said the move by Seoul earlier in the day to block a defector journalist from joining the press pool for today’s inter-Korean talks was "regrettable." Kim Myong-song, who covers the DPRK for South Korea's conservative Chosun Ilbo newspaper and is originally from North Korea, was told earlier in the day that his request to join the official press pool covering Monday's inter-Korean talks had been rejected. 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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Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho

Unification minister says he takes full responsibility for decision to deny Kim Myong-song access

Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2018

Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho

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South Korean Minister of Unification Cho Myoung-gyon on Monday evening said the move by Seoul earlier in the day to block a defector journalist from joining the press pool for today’s inter-Korean talks was "regrettable."

Kim Myong-song, who covers the DPRK for South Korea's conservative Chosun Ilbo newspaper and is originally from North Korea, was told earlier in the day that his request to join the official press pool covering Monday's inter-Korean talks had been rejected.

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