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Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is the Lead Correspondent at NK News and Editorial Director at KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Kim covers inter-Korean relations and North and South Korean foreign and military affairs. Kim has covered the 2022 ROK presidential election on the ground, and prior to joining NK News, she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C. and Reuters news agency’s Seoul bureau.

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North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu
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An in-depth analysis of unexplained natural phenomena, Mother’s Day celebrations and criticism of ROK president

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Yoon bet on US to deter North Korea. Now he faces an alliance skeptic in Trump.
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Yoon bet on US to deter North Korea. Now he faces an alliance skeptic in Trump.

Trump’s return is poised to test Seoul’s reliance on Washington, forcing Yoon to reassure public that US has its back

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Jeongmin Kim November 13, 2024
What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
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What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un

The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties

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Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea

Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea

Conservative politicians say South Korea can no longer depend on US for defense following election of alliance skeptic

Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea
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Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks

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US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election
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US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement
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Jeongmin Kim October 31, 2024
North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul

North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul

Military says DPRK seeks attention for nuclear issue, though expert says tests unlikely as they’d anger Russia and China

North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul
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Jeongmin Kim October 30, 2024
North Korean soldiers in Kursk, ROK retaliation and propaganda leaflets in Seoul
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North Korean soldiers in Kursk, ROK retaliation and propaganda leaflets in Seoul

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ROK opposition claims Yoon policies pushed North Korea to send troops to Russia

ROK opposition claims Yoon policies pushed North Korea to send troops to Russia

Democratic Party blames focus on deterrence over diplomacy, slams alleged plans to send military experts to Ukraine

ROK opposition claims Yoon policies pushed North Korea to send troops to Russia
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Jeongmin Kim October 28, 2024
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