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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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Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says

Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says

Shin Won-sik makes rare mention of decapitation strikes against North Korea as US-ROK special forces exercises kick off

Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 19, 2023
US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches

US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches

Seoul says system will improve detection and evaluation of DPRK missiles, with three countries to share info 24/7

US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy December 19, 2023
South Korea to hold tabletop drills after collapse of inter-Korean military deal

South Korea to hold tabletop drills after collapse of inter-Korean military deal

Experts say computer-simulated Taeguk Exercise likely to focus more on North Korean threats near border this year

South Korea to hold tabletop drills after collapse of inter-Korean military deal
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park December 8, 2023
North Korea closes embassies in Senegal and Guinea as Africa exodus continues

North Korea closes embassies in Senegal and Guinea as Africa exodus continues

Expert says DPRK appears to have concluded there are few benefits to maintaining historical presence in region

North Korea closes embassies in Senegal and Guinea as Africa exodus continues
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Jeongmin Kim | Joe Smith December 5, 2023
South Korea launches commercial satellite to improve monitoring of North Korea

South Korea launches commercial satellite to improve monitoring of North Korea

Launch using solid-fuel rocket comes just two days after Space X put ROK’s first military spy satellite in orbit

South Korea launches commercial satellite to improve monitoring of North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park December 4, 2023
South Korea to restore guard posts along border after North Korea did same

South Korea to restore guard posts along border after North Korea did same

Experts say both sides set to boost military readiness after DPRK scraps CMA and deploys soldiers to border

South Korea to restore guard posts along border after North Korea did same
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 28, 2023
Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea

Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea

Kim Myung-soo says CMA has constrained military but faces scrutiny over personal conduct and alleged lack of experience

Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park November 16, 2023
US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea

US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea

Deployment is 12th this year and demonstrates US commitment to deter North Korea and defend against attack, Seoul says

US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 15, 2023
UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks

UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks

ROK and 17 UNC member states hold first-ever meeting of defense chiefs, stressing role in maintaining peace

UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 14, 2023
Yoon vows to raise alarm about North Korea-Russia military ties at APEC summit

Yoon vows to raise alarm about North Korea-Russia military ties at APEC summit

South Korean president also claims DPRK seeks to advance missiles through satellite launches, though expert disagrees

Yoon vows to raise alarm about North Korea-Russia military ties at APEC summit
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 14, 2023
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