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.
The proposal has raised concerns about escalation risks, but experts say both sides know the option is unrealistic
Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now
South Korean president also vows to provide more info to NATO about Russia’s use of DPRK weapons against Ukraine
Joint statement stresses cooperation with South Korea and Japan, while Yoon announces Germany applied to join UN Command
Seoul says it will also use August drills with US as final test of Strategic Command tasked with countering DPRK nukes
Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength
South Korea previously urged DPRK to provide notice of discharge into Imjin River to prevent damage downstream
North Korean leader’s sister slams artillery live fire as ‘suicidal hysteria,’ threatening nuclear response
Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military
Border regions say leafleting raises tensions and endangers residents, seeking to intervene as Yoon defends activists
Specialist news and analysis,
research tools, and unique data sets
Internet Explorer is not compatible with this website. We instead recommend using Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
Microsoft ceased supporting IE 10 and older in 2016.
In addition, Microsoft cyber-security chief Chris Jackson has been urging users to stop using the browser since February 2019.
Specialist DPRK news and analysis, bespoke research tools, and unique data sets
Learn MoreEnter your details below
Don't have an account? SIGN UP
Specialist DPRK news and analysis, bespoke research tools, and unique data sets
Learn MorePlease enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
Don't have an account? SIGN UP