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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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South Korean military, citing bad weather, postpones planned maritime drills

South Korean military, citing bad weather, postpones planned maritime drills

Defense ministry dismisses local reports that Seoul may be "tiptoeing" around Pyongyang by rescheduling exercises

South Korean military, citing bad weather, postpones planned maritime drills
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2020
Kim Jong Un working hard “without holidays and birthdays,” says state media

Kim Jong Un working hard “without holidays and birthdays,” says state media

Rodong Sinmun special article also emphasizes the leader's decision to take an "iron mace" against corrupt officials

Kim Jong Un working hard “without holidays and birthdays,” says state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2020
North Korean media slams “confrontational” South Korean human rights white paper

North Korean media slams “confrontational” South Korean human rights white paper

KINU report says public executions in North Korea become less frequent, but still commonplace

North Korean media slams “confrontational” South Korean human rights white paper
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 15, 2020
First coronavirus-related private aid from South Korea arrives in the North: MOU

First coronavirus-related private aid from South Korea arrives in the North: MOU

Hand sanitizers worth $80,887 arrived in the DPRK early May, with 20,000 hazmat suits yet to be sent

First coronavirus-related private aid from South Korea arrives in the North: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 14, 2020
North Korea recently appointed new military intelligence chief, South Korea says

North Korea recently appointed new military intelligence chief, South Korea says

Rim Kwang Il among several officials reported promoted in latest unification ministry research

North Korea recently appointed new military intelligence chief, South Korea says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 13, 2020
North Korea’s economy plagued by “absurdities,” serious challenges: state media

North Korea’s economy plagued by “absurdities,” serious challenges: state media

Rodong Sinmun hails recent reported success, however, while denouncing "economic servitude" caused by foreign aid

North Korea’s economy plagued by “absurdities,” serious challenges: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 12, 2020
South Korea to resume dialogue with the North once COVID-19 crisis calms: MOU

South Korea to resume dialogue with the North once COVID-19 crisis calms: MOU

Comments come as Pyongyang-run media denounces Seoul's need for "U.S. approval" in unification, foreign policy

South Korea to resume dialogue with the North once COVID-19 crisis calms: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 11, 2020
South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon

South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon

Moon Jae-in says his proposal on independent tourism also remains valid, despite North Korea's lack of response

South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 10, 2020
Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19

Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19

Beijing seeking to "enhance anti-epidemic cooperation" with Pyongyang, Xi Jinping says in verbal message

Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 9, 2020
North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

State-run outlets hail Sunchon facilities as a "cutting-edge fort" in the face of foreign pressure

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2020