Ha-young Choi was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She studied Korean history, mainly focusing on modern Korean history at Korea University. Follow her on twitter @Hy_Choi0826
Despite friendly Seoul-Beijing ties, Chinese motives included limiting U.S. influence
Pyongyang's cooperation on inter-continental project required, as of yet unseen
Expert say different interpretation of recent agreement is natural, even though it increases burden to Kim Jong Un
Lack of trust in regime results in surge in shamanism despite official legal prohibition
Kim Jong Un maintains cordial relationship with family of Unification Church founder
Former high-ranking official suggests verifiable denuclearization as necessary for talks to begin
Mine accidents a regular occurrence, and activists say compensation falls short
While experienced, some observers are uncertain of new president's plans on defector settlement issues
Analysis suggests that Park administration's handling of crisis not that different from previous progressive administrations
ROK military, in advertising soldiers willing to delay discharge, echoes messages in North Korean state media
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