Jeongmin Kim | NK News
July 17, 2024

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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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Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2024
Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches
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Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches

The proposal has raised concerns about escalation risks, but experts say both sides know the option is unrealistic

Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 16, 2024
Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander

Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander

Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now

Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2024
Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit

Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit

South Korean president also vows to provide more info to NATO about Russia’s use of DPRK weapons against Ukraine

Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 12, 2024
NATO ‘strongly condemns’ North Korea arms exports to Russia for Ukraine war

NATO ‘strongly condemns’ North Korea arms exports to Russia for Ukraine war

Joint statement stresses cooperation with South Korea and Japan, while Yoon announces Germany applied to join UN Command

NATO ‘strongly condemns’ North Korea arms exports to Russia for Ukraine war
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 11, 2024
South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall

South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall

Seoul says it will also use August drills with US as final test of Strategic Command tasked with countering DPRK nukes

South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2024
Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command

Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command

Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength

Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
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Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 10, 2024
North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says

North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says

South Korea previously urged DPRK to provide notice of discharge into Imjin River to prevent damage downstream

North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2024
Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity

Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity

North Korean leader’s sister slams artillery live fire as ‘suicidal hysteria,’ threatening nuclear response

Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2024
After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 5, 2024
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