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Chaewon Chung

Chaewon Chung

Chaewon Chung covers U.S., Chinese, and Japanese politics and national security in relation to North Korea. She previously worked at Coda Story covering disinformation and technology with a focus on the East Asia.

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US says offer for dialogue with North Korea stands after military parade

US says offer for dialogue with North Korea stands after military parade

State Department adds that DPRK’s restart of nuclear reactor shows ‘urgent need for diplomacy’

US says offer for dialogue with North Korea stands after military parade
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 9, 2021
North Korea’s Olympic ban creates opportunities for ROK, China: experts

North Korea’s Olympic ban creates opportunities for ROK, China: experts

Seoul and Beijing could press for DPRK athletes to join Games under Olympic or unification flag, expert tells NK News

North Korea’s Olympic ban creates opportunities for ROK, China: experts
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 9, 2021
North Korea barred from 2022 Beijing Olympics after IOC suspension

North Korea barred from 2022 Beijing Olympics after IOC suspension

Olympic committee penalizes DPRK for Tokyo no-show, dashing hopes for sports diplomacy breakthrough at Winter Games

North Korea barred from 2022 Beijing Olympics after IOC suspension
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 8, 2021
Nearly half of Americans seriously concerned about DPRK’s nuclear program: poll

Nearly half of Americans seriously concerned about DPRK’s nuclear program: poll

Danger not seen as particularly severe amid few North Korean provocations in recent years, expert tells NK News

Nearly half of Americans seriously concerned about DPRK’s nuclear program: poll
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 8, 2021
NATO accuses North Korea of ‘spreading dangerous technology’

NATO accuses North Korea of ‘spreading dangerous technology’

Secretary general calls for a stronger NPT to ensure the complete denuclearization of North Korea

NATO accuses North Korea of ‘spreading dangerous technology’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 6, 2021
North Korea calls Human Rights Watch a ‘puppet’ of the US

North Korea calls Human Rights Watch a ‘puppet’ of the US

The nongovernmental organization has long documented human rights abuses inside the DPRK

North Korea calls Human Rights Watch a ‘puppet’ of the US
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 6, 2021
Unification minister hopes to extend inter-Korean tourism to Russia and beyond

Unification minister hopes to extend inter-Korean tourism to Russia and beyond

Lee In-young lays out plans for regional economic cooperation at Russian forum

Unification minister hopes to extend inter-Korean tourism to Russia and beyond
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 2, 2021
ROK unification ministry seeks bigger budget, more money for humanitarian aid

ROK unification ministry seeks bigger budget, more money for humanitarian aid

But North Korea has rejected most humanitarian support since COVID-19 pandemic began

ROK unification ministry seeks bigger budget, more money for humanitarian aid
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 2, 2021
US bars travel to North Korea for another year, citing ‘serious risk of arrest’

US bars travel to North Korea for another year, citing ‘serious risk of arrest’

Americans will not be allowed to travel to the country unless explicit permission granted by State Department

US bars travel to North Korea for another year, citing ‘serious risk of arrest’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 1, 2021
South Korean envoy visits US to talk North Korean nukes, humanitarian aid

South Korean envoy visits US to talk North Korean nukes, humanitarian aid

Trip comes after nuclear watchdog reports new activity at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear site

South Korean envoy visits US to talk North Korean nukes, humanitarian aid
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung September 1, 2021