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July 17, 2024

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James Pearson

James Pearson

James Pearson was the NK News Seoul Correspondent.

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Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South

Kim visits observation post overlooking South Korea in first border visit since tensions relaxed

James PearsonJames PearsonJune 3, 2013
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Russia speaks out against foreign military presence in Korea

"Pumping the region with new weapons obviously goes beyond neutralizing the threat North Korean can pose"

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 30, 2013
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North Korea criticizes U.S. missile test, drones, exercises

Roundup of recent North Korean media coverage of U.S. military moves in East Asia

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 27, 2013
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Sino-NK relations enter ‘new era’ as Choe offers talks

Hints towards dialogue already welcomed by Japanese cabinet secretary

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 24, 2013
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New KPA chief hints at unprecedented military shake-up

Under 17 years of Kim Jong Il, there were 3 Army Ministers. Under Kim Jong Un, there have been 4.

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 22, 2013
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Kim Jong Un sends Choe Ryong Hae as ‘special envoy’ to China

Choe has Kim Jong Un's ear, and has become significantly more prominent under his rule

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 22, 2013
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Owner of captured fishing boat speaks out on Chinese internet

Translation of fisherman's online posts from last two days shows interesting developments in hostage case

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 21, 2013
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North Korea criticizes U.S. nuclear-capable ICBM tests

North Korea launched several short-range rockets this weekend, but the U.S. is about to test an 8000-mile range ICBM

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 21, 2013
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Beijing pressures Pyongyang on Fishermen after online campaign

"I saw a patrol boat take Liaoning 25222 in the direction of North Korean territorial waters"

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 20, 2013
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The Kenneth Bae story: in his own words

Full translated transcript of Bae's 2009 sermon that details his missionary work in North Korea

James PearsonJames PearsonMay 17, 2013