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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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May Day Stadium to reopen: tour company

May Day Stadium to reopen: tour company

No specific date yet announced for massive, newly refurbished venue's unveiling

May Day Stadium to reopen: tour company
Rob York
Rob York February 17, 2015
North Korea wants human rights conference cancelled

North Korea wants human rights conference cancelled

Ambassador says Pyongyang's offer to attend, offer defense against allegations refused

North Korea wants human rights conference cancelled
Rob York
Rob York February 17, 2015
‘Dear Reader’: The surprising earnest story of Kim Jong Il

‘Dear Reader’: The surprising earnest story of Kim Jong Il

Readers expecting 'Team America'-style parody are in for a surprise

‘Dear Reader’: The surprising earnest story of Kim Jong Il
Rob York
Rob York February 13, 2015
Author takes on widely known, yet poorly known Dear Leader

Author takes on widely known, yet poorly known Dear Leader

'Farce' on Kim Jong Il's life designed to draw attention to North Korea in an accessible way

Author takes on widely known, yet poorly known Dear Leader
Rob York
Rob York February 13, 2015
Defectors paid less, but salary slowing rising – S. Korean survey

Defectors paid less, but salary slowing rising – S. Korean survey

Defectors' advocates credit increased public attention for improvements, but say much work remains

Defectors paid less, but salary slowing rising – S. Korean survey
Rob York
Rob York February 11, 2015
China maintains objections to THAAD in S. Korea

China maintains objections to THAAD in S. Korea

Newspaper editorial, mentions during defense meetings the latest signs of Beijing's concern

China maintains objections to THAAD in S. Korea
Rob York
Rob York February 10, 2015
Swiss funding of N. Korean officer training ended

Swiss funding of N. Korean officer training ended

Military officers may attend training, but won't receive taxpayer funding following outcry

Swiss funding of N. Korean officer training ended
Rob York
Rob York February 6, 2015
Lifting sanctions possible through talks: MOU

Lifting sanctions possible through talks: MOU

Will South Korea insist on admission of guilt in 2010 Cheonan sinking before lifting May 24th Measure?

Lifting sanctions possible through talks: MOU
Rob York
Rob York February 6, 2015
North announces anti-money laundering panel

North announces anti-money laundering panel

Observers think certain parties in Pyongyang may have serious interest in cracking down on improprieties

North announces anti-money laundering panel
Rob York
Rob York February 4, 2015
‘Removed’ Kim cult needed for human rights – UN rapporteur

‘Removed’ Kim cult needed for human rights – UN rapporteur

Darusman: North Korean diplomats warned of 'hardliners' coming to power if UN rights resolution passed

‘Removed’ Kim cult needed for human rights – UN rapporteur
Rob York
Rob York February 3, 2015
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