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Rob York

Rob York

Rob York is director for regional affairs at the Pacific Forum. He previously worked as a production editor for The South China Morning Post and chief editor of NK News. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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Track II negotiations and North Korea’s nuclear program: Are they effective?

Track II negotiations and North Korea’s nuclear program: Are they effective?

Supporters see privately arranged dialogue as keeping discussions alive; critics see a waste of time - or worse

Track II negotiations and North Korea’s nuclear program: Are they effective?
Joseph Sugarman
Joseph Sugarman | Rob York June 25, 2014
Talk to China about ending N. Korea support: Bolton

Talk to China about ending N. Korea support: Bolton

Young Chinese leaders starting to view North as 'ugly piece of baggage,' outspoken diplomat tells NK News

Talk to China about ending N. Korea support: Bolton
Rob York
Rob York June 23, 2014
China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy

China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy

Foreign Ministry spokesperson denies any policy of 'political asylum,' claims compliance with international law

China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy
Rob York
Rob York June 20, 2014
UN investigator deplores China’s ‘denial’ of influence

UN investigator deplores China’s ‘denial’ of influence

Member of UN COI applauds new Seoul field office; calls for inventive ways of dealing with N. Korean human rights abuses

UN investigator deplores China’s ‘denial’ of influence
Rob York
Rob York June 19, 2014
N. Korea sets restrictions for Chinese traders

N. Korea sets restrictions for Chinese traders

Pyongyang looks to squeeze revenue from visitors by limiting accommodation options

N. Korea sets restrictions for Chinese traders
Rob York
Rob York June 18, 2014
South Korea to return rescued N. Korean boat crew

South Korea to return rescued N. Korean boat crew

Five fishing boat crew rescued near Dokdo all wish to go home, unlike in some past cases

South Korea to return rescued N. Korean boat crew
Rob York
Rob York June 15, 2014
Kim Jong Un criticizes state weather forecasters

Kim Jong Un criticizes state weather forecasters

Undated on-the-spot guidance at meteorological service contains rare rebuke of public servants

Kim Jong Un criticizes state weather forecasters
Rob York
Rob York June 12, 2014
Singaporean company charged with aiding N. Korean smuggling

Singaporean company charged with aiding N. Korean smuggling

Charges stem from last year's seizure of North Korean ship by Panamanian authorities

Singaporean company charged with aiding N. Korean smuggling
Rob York
Rob York June 11, 2014
South Korea, China seek options to restart Six Party Talks

South Korea, China seek options to restart Six Party Talks

Meeting between Chinese, S. Korean envoys appears aimed at coordinating positions prior to China president's SK visit

South Korea, China seek options to restart Six Party Talks
Rob York
Rob York June 10, 2014
New details on detained American emerge

New details on detained American emerge

Well-traveled Ohio resident is religious, but attorney denies church mission took him to North

New details on detained American emerge
Rob York
Rob York June 9, 2014
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