JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.
Two brothers speak Korean, work for KPA, express wishes to serve and protect Kim Jong Un
Three further North Koreans thought to have defected from Shanghai restaurant, currently in Thailand
Low expectations over government's compensation plans leads to decision to file collective lawsuit
Heavy-handed treatment of young actress due to her lack of experience, girl's mother claims
No early warning system currently active between two Koreas: Unification Ministry
Experts call proposals unrealistic, unacceptable to Pyongyang's supposed dialogue partners
Part of lyrics symbolize ‘Kim Il Sung’ and ‘socialist revolution,’ conservative groups say
Kim Jong Un reveals part of five-year strategy for economy improvement: S.Korean expert
Seoul’s political motive possibly behind the false report: South Korean researcher
Chinese source says missionary activities in region attracted negative response after defections
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