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December 26, 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.

News

Kim Jong Un working hard “without holidays and birthdays,” says state media

Rodong Sinmun special article also emphasizes the leader's decision to take an "iron mace" against corrupt officials

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 18, 2020
News

North Korean media slams “confrontational” South Korean human rights white paper

KINU report says public executions in North Korea become less frequent, but still commonplace

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 15, 2020
COVID-19

First coronavirus-related private aid from South Korea arrives in the North: MOU

Hand sanitizers worth $80,887 arrived in the DPRK early May, with 20,000 hazmat suits yet to be sent

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 14, 2020
News

North Korea recently appointed new military intelligence chief, South Korea says

Rim Kwang Il among several officials reported promoted in latest unification ministry research

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 13, 2020
News

North Korea’s economy plagued by “absurdities,” serious challenges: state media

Rodong Sinmun hails recent reported success, however, while denouncing "economic servitude" caused by foreign aid

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 12, 2020
COVID-19

South Korea to resume dialogue with the North once COVID-19 crisis calms: MOU

Comments come as Pyongyang-run media denounces Seoul's need for "U.S. approval" in unification, foreign policy

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 11, 2020
News

South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon

Moon Jae-in says his proposal on independent tourism also remains valid, despite North Korea's lack of response

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 10, 2020
COVID-19

Chinese President offers North Korea help in fight against COVID-19

Beijing seeking to "enhance anti-epidemic cooperation" with Pyongyang, Xi Jinping says in verbal message

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 9, 2020
News

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

State-run outlets hail Sunchon facilities as a "cutting-edge fort" in the face of foreign pressure

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 5, 2020
News

North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea

Arirang Meari website accuses conservative outlets of "manipulating public opinion," spreading misinformation

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 5, 2020