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Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is a 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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Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
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Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses claims that ROK military put soldiers on alert for DPRK ‘situation’ before martial law

Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
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Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms

Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms

Sidelining of ROK president after martial law debacle has raised concerns over who’s in charge if North Korea attacks

Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 9, 2024
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn

Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn

Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief

Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 8, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco

Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco

Experts envision major ramifications for Korean security as opposition likely continues trying to oust ROK president

Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 7, 2024
Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
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NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest

Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
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Jeongmin Kim | John Lee | Joon Ha Park | NK News December 4, 2024
North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu
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North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu

An in-depth analysis of unexplained natural phenomena, Mother’s Day celebrations and criticism of ROK president

North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu
Yoon bet on US to deter North Korea. Now he faces an alliance skeptic in Trump.
NK PRO

Yoon bet on US to deter North Korea. Now he faces an alliance skeptic in Trump.

Trump’s return is poised to test Seoul’s reliance on Washington, forcing Yoon to reassure public that US has its back

Yoon bet on US to deter North Korea. Now he faces an alliance skeptic in Trump.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 13, 2024
What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
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What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un

The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties

What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea

Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea

Conservative politicians say South Korea can no longer depend on US for defense following election of alliance skeptic

Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
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Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon