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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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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
Jeongmin Kim November 7, 2024
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

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US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park November 5, 2024
US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 31, 2024
North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul

North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul

Military says DPRK seeks attention for nuclear issue, though expert says tests unlikely as they’d anger Russia and China

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Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 30, 2024
North Korean soldiers in Kursk, ROK retaliation and propaganda leaflets in Seoul
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North Korean soldiers in Kursk, ROK retaliation and propaganda leaflets in Seoul

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses how DPRK troops could help repel incursion and ROK plans to send experts to Ukraine

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Jacco Zwetsloot | Jeongmin Kim | NK News October 29, 2024
ROK opposition claims Yoon policies pushed North Korea to send troops to Russia

ROK opposition claims Yoon policies pushed North Korea to send troops to Russia

Democratic Party blames focus on deterrence over diplomacy, slams alleged plans to send military experts to Ukraine

ROK opposition claims Yoon policies pushed North Korea to send troops to Russia
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Jeongmin Kim October 28, 2024
North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues

North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues

State media did not reveal details of changes but experts assess aim is to make separation between Koreas even clearer

North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Seung-Yeon Chung October 25, 2024
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul

Defense Intelligence Agency says 200 DPRK factories operating at max capacity to produce arms for export and stockpiles

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 23, 2024
Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment

Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment

Remarks by top official come amid reports that ROK is considering sending team to Ukraine to monitor DPRK soldiers

Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 22, 2024