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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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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
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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
Jeongmin Kim
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
Jeongmin Kim
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
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Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 12, 2023
US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week

US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week

Expert says inaugural meeting will be largely symbolic, as allies seek to deter North Korea and reassure ROK public

US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

State media opts not to publish photos of regular mausoleum visit or mention attendance of daughter and other family

Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2023
South Korea to install anti-drone systems to defend against North Korean threats

South Korea to install anti-drone systems to defend against North Korean threats

Decision to procure jammers for military and government buildings follows failed interception of DPRK drones last year

South Korea to install anti-drone systems to defend against North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 6, 2023
Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation

Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation

Seoul cites strained inter-Korean ties for budgets cuts, after president called for overhaul of ministry

Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 5, 2023
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