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November 23, 2024

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JH Ahn

JH Ahn

JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.

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Chances of war between two Koreas very low: ex-ROK Army official

Both sides showed restraint from triggering war, North likely to back down, says ROK military official

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 21, 2015
Analysis

The symbolic value of Kim Il Sung’s pistols for N. Koreans

Commemorative war pistols could foretell N. Korea's future direction, says Sejong Institute researcher

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 14, 2015
News

S. Korea considers shoot-on-sight rule following mine incident

Experts, former personnel say rule change could cause escalation of incidents

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 12, 2015
News

S. Korea to install anti-North Korea loudspeakers near Paju

Broadcast was ceased in 2004, to be reinstated following mine incident from last week

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 10, 2015
Features

S. Korean photographer reveals most recent photos of PY

Streets of Pyongyang brighter than ever, says former designated photographer of Blue House

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 10, 2015
Analysis

Elite defections may strengthen N. Korean regime, not weaken it

Wishful thinking about bleak future of Kim regime does not help inter-Korean relations, former presidential adviser says

JH AhnJH AhnJuly 30, 2015
Analysis

A new phase in North Korea’s ‘Pyongyang speed?’

Construction the year after fatal collapse may reveal new emphasis on stability, proper construction methods for apartment buildings

JH AhnJH AhnJuly 28, 2015
News

N. Korea: S. Koreans compare their government to Hitler

No evidence for trend of Nazi comparisons found in South Korean political, media discourse

JH AhnJH AhnJuly 22, 2015

N. Korean capital’s streets filled with cars

Preponderance of SUVs, sedans may reflect poor quality of the North's roads, analyst says

JH AhnJH AhnJuly 21, 2015
News

Hacking Team email reveals N. Korea’s cyber attack worries

Debate over NIS's true hacking program target rages on in political circles, online

JH AhnJH AhnJuly 15, 2015