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.
Rare glimpse into WMD program showcases North Korea’s ability to expand arsenal, and its ‘irreversible’ nuclear status
One balloon caused fire near border, raising concerns about threats to property as DPRK looks to stoke social division
South Korea’s defense policy is unlikely to change under Kim Yong-hyun’s leadership, according to expert
‘Integrated’ system is much more effective than previous one, says expert, and comes in response to DPRK drone incursion
Statement follows report that Kim Jong Un put 20-30 officials to death, though experts express skepticism over claims
Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same
Prosecutors accuse man of selling intel 30 times, still investigating if Chinese handler tied to North Korea
Estimate is up from 7K containers in March and means DPRK may have sent 6M artillery shells for use against Ukraine
Proposed 3.6% increase would fund F-35A stealth fighters and Patriot missile upgrades for ‘three-axis’ defense system
Kim Yung-ho says doctrine seeks to update rather than replace long-standing roadmap, despite calling for ‘unified ROK’
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