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July 16, 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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North Korean officials vow “all-night battle” to build new Pyongyang hospital

Public health and metallurgy industry ministry officials, manager of Sunchon Cement Complex pledge to make deadline

North Korean officials vow “all-night battle” to build new Pyongyang hospital
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 20, 2020
North Korean quarantine workers wearing U.S.-brand protective suits: state media

North Korean quarantine workers wearing U.S.-brand protective suits: state media

DPRK state media photos show workers wearing what appear to be 3M and DuPont Tyvek hazmat suits

North Korean quarantine workers wearing U.S.-brand protective suits: state media
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Jeongmin Kim March 19, 2020
North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test

North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test

Rodong Sinmun hails "ground-breaking turning point" in DPRK's national defense capabilities

North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 18, 2020
North Korea underlines importance of increasing the quality of “remote lectures”

North Korea underlines importance of increasing the quality of “remote lectures”

Rodong Sinmun also reports on how other countries are mandating remote learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19

North Korea underlines importance of increasing the quality of “remote lectures”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 17, 2020
COVID-19 prevention equipment to be delivered to North Korea this week: UNICEF

COVID-19 prevention equipment to be delivered to North Korea this week: UNICEF

PPE set to be delivered by land through DPRK-China border, while UNICEF seeks additional $540,312 funding

COVID-19 prevention equipment to be delivered to North Korea this week: UNICEF
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 17, 2020
North Korean state media warns against “poisonous” corruption among officials

North Korean state media warns against “poisonous” corruption among officials

Rodong Sinmun slams party cadres seeking "pleasure and wealth" in lastest missive against political graft

North Korean state media warns against “poisonous” corruption among officials
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 16, 2020
Crash Landing on You: the inter-Korean love story touching a chord in the South

Crash Landing on You: the inter-Korean love story touching a chord in the South

The soap opera has proven a smash-hit for South Korean and international audiences. But how accurate is it?

Crash Landing on You: the inter-Korean love story touching a chord in the South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 16, 2020
North Korea releases an additional 1710 people from quarantine

North Korea releases an additional 1710 people from quarantine

News comes as DPRK appears increasingly confident that "super-special" measures against COVID-19 are working

North Korea releases an additional 1710 people from quarantine
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 13, 2020
10 million North Koreans “urgently require” food assistance: UN report

10 million North Koreans “urgently require” food assistance: UN report

Dry weather persisted throughout the first half of 2019, says WMO, despite Kim Jong Un's claim of a "bumper harvest"

10 million North Koreans “urgently require” food assistance: UN report
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 12, 2020
North Korean company unveils new weight-loss app for women

North Korean company unveils new weight-loss app for women

"Female Health Journal" allows users to monitor caloric intake, offers daily exercise tips

North Korean company unveils new weight-loss app for women
Jeongmin Kim
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