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December 23, 2024

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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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South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall

South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall

Seoul says it will also use August drills with US as final test of Strategic Command tasked with countering DPRK nukes

South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2024
Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command

Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command

Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength

Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 10, 2024
North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says

North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says

South Korea previously urged DPRK to provide notice of discharge into Imjin River to prevent damage downstream

North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2024
Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity

Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity

North Korean leader’s sister slams artillery live fire as ‘suicidal hysteria,’ threatening nuclear response

Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2024
After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 5, 2024
As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting

As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting

Border regions say leafleting raises tensions and endangers residents, seeking to intervene as Yoon defends activists

As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 3, 2024
North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting

North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting

While DPRK is yet to reveal agenda, focus likely on reviewing economic goals and could include talks on Russia summit 

North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 29, 2024
Incheon airport suspends flights after North Korean balloons endanger aircraft

Incheon airport suspends flights after North Korean balloons endanger aircraft

One trash balloon landed at Seoul’s main airport early Wednesday, following DPRK’s overnight launch of 250 balloons

Incheon airport suspends flights after North Korean balloons endanger aircraft
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 26, 2024
ROK holds live-fire drills at islands near North Korea, largest in six years

ROK holds live-fire drills at islands near North Korea, largest in six years

Exercise comes after South Korea’s suspension of inter-Korean military pact paved way for more drills near border

ROK holds live-fire drills at islands near North Korea, largest in six years
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 26, 2024
ROK holds live-fire rocket drills on anniversary of North Korea’s 1950 invasion

ROK holds live-fire rocket drills on anniversary of North Korea’s 1950 invasion

Army says large-scale exercise aimed to showcase firepower against DPRK threats, 74 years after start of Korean War

ROK holds live-fire rocket drills on anniversary of North Korea’s 1950 invasion
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 25, 2024
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