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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, ROK and Japan conduct missile defense exercise after North Korean ICBM test

US, ROK and Japan conduct missile defense exercise after North Korean ICBM test

Aegis-equipped destroyers run interception drills near peninsula, as ROK officials predict non-lofted DPRK missile test

US, ROK and Japan conduct missile defense exercise after North Korean ICBM test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 22, 2023
Defector lawmaker in hot water over remarks linking North Korea to Jeju massacre

Defector lawmaker in hot water over remarks linking North Korea to Jeju massacre

Tae Yong-ho says Kim Il Sung ordered communist riot ahead of killings, leading to accusations that he defamed victims

Defector lawmaker in hot water over remarks linking North Korea to Jeju massacre
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 21, 2023
ROK must consider nukes, lawmakers say after North Korea’s latest missile launch

ROK must consider nukes, lawmakers say after North Korea’s latest missile launch

High-profile conservatives question reliability of US nuclear umbrella due to DPRK’s long-range weapons capabilities

ROK must consider nukes, lawmakers say after North Korea’s latest missile launch
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 20, 2023
Seoul denies civic group’s request to visit North Korea for family reunion talks

Seoul denies civic group’s request to visit North Korea for family reunion talks

Unification ministry says it cannot verify invitation that ROK civic group says it received from DPRK organization

Seoul denies civic group’s request to visit North Korea for family reunion talks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 17, 2023
North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills

North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills

Warning comes hours after South Korea announced date for table-top exercises with US on DPRK nuclear use scenario

North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 17, 2023
Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes

Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes

White paper says stockpile has increased from 50 to 70 kg, as DPRK seeks fissile material for tactical nuclear weapons

Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 16, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s daughter unlikely to be next leader of North Korea: Seoul minister

Kim Jong Un’s daughter unlikely to be next leader of North Korea: Seoul minister

Unification ministry's Kwon Young-se also raises doubts about reported DPRK outreach regarding separated families

Kim Jong Un’s daughter unlikely to be next leader of North Korea: Seoul minister
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 15, 2023
Civic group says North Korea sent invite to discuss family reunions in Pyongyang

Civic group says North Korea sent invite to discuss family reunions in Pyongyang

Seoul reports it is investigating legitimacy of invitation to South Korean separated families association

Civic group says North Korea sent invite to discuss family reunions in Pyongyang
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 14, 2023
Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say

Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say

Defectors and analysts raise multiple reasons for introducing her, from humanizing leader to fortifying hereditary rule

Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 13, 2023
North Korean leader attends military parade with daughter, doesn’t give speech

North Korean leader attends military parade with daughter, doesn’t give speech

State media report makes no mention of Kim Jong Un messages to US or ROK at event featuring tactical nukes and ICBMs

North Korean leader attends military parade with daughter, doesn’t give speech
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Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim February 9, 2023
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