Jeongmin Kim | NK News
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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Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Confirmation of Kim Yung-ho has stalled over criticism of calls for North Korean regime change and alleged tax evasion

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Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2023
North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South

North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South

Launch of two short-range projectiles follows DPRK warnings last week against US-ROK military activities

North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 25, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary

US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary

Arrival comes after US nuclear missile submarine visited peninsula last week in show of force against North Korea

US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 24, 2023
North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS

North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS

Seoul detects multiple projectiles hours after USS Kentucky reportedly departs Busan port

North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS
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Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2023
Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change

Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change

At confirmation hearing, opposition accuses Kim Yung-ho of promoting inappropriate ideas on YouTube and dodging taxes

Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2023
US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage

US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage

ROK court records fill out profile of apparent defector Travis King, though his motivations and future remain unclear

US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy July 19, 2023
US nuclear missile submarine visits South Korea for first time in four decades

US nuclear missile submarine visits South Korea for first time in four decades

Visit comes as allies hold inaugural meeting of Nuclear Consultative Group on deterring North Korean use of WMDs

US nuclear missile submarine visits South Korea for first time in four decades
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 18, 2023
Kim Yo Jong slams US for calling for talks while boosting deterrence with ROK

Kim Yo Jong slams US for calling for talks while boosting deterrence with ROK

North Korean leader’s sister says DPRK has launched ‘military offensive’ against US, days after ICBM launch

Kim Yo Jong slams US for calling for talks while boosting deterrence with ROK
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Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2023
Kim Yo Jong’s use of official South Korean name not sign of new policy: Experts

Kim Yo Jong’s use of official South Korean name not sign of new policy: Experts

North Korea’s rhetorical shift aims to justify weapons development rather than recognize ROK as independent state

Kim Yo Jong’s use of official South Korean name not sign of new policy: Experts
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Jeongmin Kim July 12, 2023
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul

Launch is first since mid-June and follows DPRK criticism of alleged ‘intrusions’ by US spy planes off its east coast

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 12, 2023
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