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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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US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets

US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets

Air drills on taking out cruise missiles and artillery seek to deter ‘rash provocations’ by DPRK, expert says

US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 1, 2023
How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy

How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy

Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary

How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park | Lina Park September 1, 2023
B-1B bombers join US-ROK aerial drill against North Korean satellite launch

B-1B bombers join US-ROK aerial drill against North Korean satellite launch

Joint exercise under Ulchi Freedom Shield comes after DPRK slammed bomber deployment and warned of ‘thermo-nuclear war’

B-1B bombers join US-ROK aerial drill against North Korean satellite launch
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 30, 2023
Why North Korea debuted a new battalion to hunt down South Korean ‘pirates’

Why North Korea debuted a new battalion to hunt down South Korean ‘pirates’

Experts say amphibious assault team revealed at military parade raises threat of future attack on ROK border islands

Why North Korea debuted a new battalion to hunt down South Korean ‘pirates’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 29, 2023
South Korea slashes funding for unification ministry in new budget proposal

South Korea slashes funding for unification ministry in new budget proposal

40% cut is largest in decade and aligns with Seoul’s efforts to overhaul ministry amid growing tensions with North Korea

South Korea slashes funding for unification ministry in new budget proposal
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 29, 2023
North Korean citizens returning home for first time since 2020: State media

North Korean citizens returning home for first time since 2020: State media

Quarantine awaits citizens from China as DPRK reveals major step toward post-pandemic normalcy to domestic readers

North Korean citizens returning home for first time since 2020: State media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 27, 2023
‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug

‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug

Many in Seoul ignored sirens to evacuate, while others bemoaned ‘confounding’ lack of preparation at shelters

‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 23, 2023
South Korea launches government and military drills against North Korean threats

South Korea launches government and military drills against North Korean threats

Yoon Suk-yeol calls for combating ‘propaganda’ and defending infrastructure, as joint exercises with US also kick off

South Korea launches government and military drills against North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 21, 2023
At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats

At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats

Experts say symbolic summit will solidify security cooperation but is unlikely to produce new deal on nuclear deterrence

At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 18, 2023
North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers

North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers

NIS anticipates launch in protest of trilateral summit or US-ROK drills, says Russia likely signed arms deal with DPRK

North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 17, 2023
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