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July 16, 2024

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Ole Jakob Skåtun

Ole Jakob Skåtun

Ole Jakob Skåtun is a freelance journalist. In addition to reporting on Korean affairs for newspapers in his native Norway, his previous work also includes freelance work from Russia.

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Russian vice-premier visits Pyongyang to discuss economic ties

Visit only the latest in a series of recent Russian outreaches to North Korea

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunApril 28, 2014
News

Defector’s acquittal on espionage charges upheld

Appellate court maintains guilty verdict on passport-law violation

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunApril 25, 2014
News

South Korean railway head visits Pyongyang

Railway conference in Pyongyang raises questions on resuming trans-Korean and trans-Siberian rail talks.

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunApril 21, 2014
News

Spy-case causes stir in defector community

Ahead of final verdict in the Yoo Woo-seong-case, issues of money-brokering, citizenship-issues cause commotion

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunApril 18, 2014
News

N. Korean illicit trade adapts to international sanctions – Report

Decreased state control, increased marketization make N. Korea's illicit activities more difficult to monitor – report.

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunApril 15, 2014
News

Beijing summons N.Korean ambassador amid nuclear threats – Yonhap

Meeting suggests tougher Chinese stance towards North Korea - Lankov

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunApril 8, 2014
Interviews

Verdict approaching for main actor in North Korean spy case

If acquitted of espionage, defector may still face deportation over false citizenship report

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunApril 7, 2014
Evergreen

Cardamomyang: Bringing North Korea to Norway

Norwegians will celebrate constitution's 200th anniversary with students from Pyongyang

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunMarch 31, 2014
News

North Korea’s Japan approach: Keep doors open, play for time

Recent developments the result of careful considerations, experts suggest

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunMarch 25, 2014
News

Released missionary thinks hunger strike helped end N. Korean imprisonment

Australian speaks with Australian newspaper about his 15-day interrogation process

Ole Jakob SkåtunOle Jakob SkåtunMarch 24, 2014