Remembering Nate Thayer, investigative journalist and former NK News member



Columns Remembering Nate Thayer, investigative journalist and former NK News member He had a unique ability to uncover elusive information, doggedly pursuing stories about the DPRK to the bitter end Chad O'Carroll January 6, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Image: Nate Thayer, edited by NK News Nate Thayer, an unshakeable investigative journalist who was the last reporter to interview Cambodian dictator Pol Pot, has died at the age of 62 following a number of health problems. Known best for his award-winning fieldwork from the jungles of Southeast Asia, Nate later developed a strong interest in North Korea and wrote extensively on the country during the final decade of his life. Nate Thayer, an unshakeable investigative journalist who was the last reporter to interview Cambodian dictator Pol Pot, has died at the age of 62 following a number of health problems. Known best for his award-winning fieldwork from the jungles of Southeast Asia, Nate later developed a strong interest in North Korea and wrote extensively on the country during the final decade of his life. 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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Remembering Nate Thayer, investigative journalist and former NK News member

He had a unique ability to uncover elusive information, doggedly pursuing stories about the DPRK to the bitter end

Chad O'Carroll January 6, 2023

Remembering Nate Thayer, investigative journalist and former NK News member

Image: Nate Thayer, edited by NK News

Nate Thayer, an unshakeable investigative journalist who was the last reporter to interview Cambodian dictator Pol Pot, has died at the age of 62 following a number of health problems.

Known best for his award-winning fieldwork from the jungles of Southeast Asia, Nate later developed a strong interest in North Korea and wrote extensively on the country during the final decade of his life.

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