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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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US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says

US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says

President appears to contradict Yoon Suk-yeol’s statement that allies planning larger role for Seoul in nuclear planning

US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 3, 2023
Seoul boasts of space vehicle launch as it looks to better surveil North Korea

Seoul boasts of space vehicle launch as it looks to better surveil North Korea

ROK says last week’s surprise nighttime test was part of efforts to develop space-based reconnaissance capabilities

Seoul boasts of space vehicle launch as it looks to better surveil North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 2, 2023
North Korea tests ‘nuclear-capable’ rocket launcher to ring in new year

North Korea tests ‘nuclear-capable’ rocket launcher to ring in new year

Kim Jong Un says ‘super-large multiple rocket launcher system’ can strike anywhere in ROK during handover ceremony

North Korea tests ‘nuclear-capable’ rocket launcher to ring in new year
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 1, 2023
Yoon reprimanded defense minister for failure to intercept North Korean drones

Yoon reprimanded defense minister for failure to intercept North Korean drones

Senior presidential official says it was ‘frustrating’ to watch military’s response but that small drones evaded radar

Yoon reprimanded defense minister for failure to intercept North Korean drones
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 29, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol orders ‘retaliation’ against any North Korean provocations

Yoon Suk-yeol orders ‘retaliation’ against any North Korean provocations

South Korean president says military must fight back without fearing DPRK’s nukes after drone intrusion over border

Yoon Suk-yeol orders ‘retaliation’ against any North Korean provocations
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 29, 2022
Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years

Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years

Defense strategy calls for host of new aircraft, destroyers and recon capabilities, as well as anti-drone systems

Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 28, 2022
ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones

ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones

Yoon Suk-yeol faults lack of training under predecessor, while military says aircraft were too small to intercept

ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 27, 2022
Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea

Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea

Defense budget up 4.4%, while unification ministry boosts spending for DPRK human rights work

Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 26, 2022
South Korea scrambles aircraft after likely North Korean drones cross border

South Korea scrambles aircraft after likely North Korean drones cross border

Military says it fired warning shots against intrusion, while local media report one ROK jet crashed while responding

South Korea scrambles aircraft after likely North Korean drones cross border
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Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy December 26, 2022
North Korea fires two mid-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea fires two mid-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

First missile tests in month follow Kim Jong Un's on-the-spot guidance of new solid-fuel engine

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Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy December 18, 2022
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