Content Author | NK PRO
NK Pro Logo
December 05, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.

COVID-19

Some North Koreans defying coronavirus prevention rules, state media complains

Rodong Sinmun condemns "unacceptable" behavior by some cadres as DPRK releases 3650 from quarantine

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 9, 2020
News

North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson defends DPRK's "usual training of our military" earlier in the week

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Oliver HothamMarch 7, 2020
Border Controls

MSF medical supplies for North Korea coronavirus prevention work arrive in China

Shipment includes masks, gloves, goggles, gowns, and hand hygiene products, spokesperson says

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 6, 2020
COVID-19

North Korea releases 221 foreigners from quarantine, state media says

159 expatriates remain under "medical observation" in DPRK amid fears of coronavirus spread

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 5, 2020
COVID-19

Kim Jong Un offers condolences to South Koreans fighting coronavirus outbreak

In letter to President Moon Jae-in, DPRK leader says he will "quietly cheer" for compatriots in the South

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Oliver HothamMarch 5, 2020
News

Three officials likely promoted to full members of North Korea’s Politburo

Kim Hyong Jun, Ho Chol Man, and Ri Ho Rim all seen voting at recent ruling party meeting

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 5, 2020
News

North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.

Vice foreign minister Ri Kil Song praises DPRK leader's "historic maiden visit" to Vietnam last February

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 3, 2020
News

North Korea fires two “short-range ballistic missiles,” South Korea says

Test is first of its kind by the DPRK this year

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Oliver HothamMarch 1, 2020
COVID-19

3920 people under quarantine in North Korea’s South Phyongan, Kangwon provinces

Amid coronavirus concerns, state media reports nearly 7000 now being held for "medical monitoring" in DPRK

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 1, 2020
Border Controls

North Korean border to stay shut until coronavirus cure available, official says

DPRK also extends winter vacation for students as quarantine measures taken across the country

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimFebruary 27, 2020