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Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is a 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

Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco

Experts envision major ramifications for Korean security as opposition likely continues trying to oust ROK president

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimDecember 7, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law

NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | John Lee | Joon Ha Park | NK NewsDecember 4, 2024
State Media Review

North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu

An in-depth analysis of unexplained natural phenomena, Mother’s Day celebrations and criticism of ROK president

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas ReddyNovember 22, 2024
Analysis

Yoon bet on US to deter North Korea. Now he faces an alliance skeptic in Trump.

Trump’s return is poised to test Seoul’s reliance on Washington, forcing Yoon to reassure public that US has its back

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimNovember 13, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un

The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties

News

Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea

Conservative politicians say South Korea can no longer depend on US for defense following election of alliance skeptic

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimNovember 7, 2024
News

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks

News

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkNovember 5, 2024
News

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimOctober 31, 2024
News

North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul

Military says DPRK seeks attention for nuclear issue, though expert says tests unlikely as they’d anger Russia and China

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimOctober 30, 2024