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Oliver Hotham

Oliver Hotham

Oliver Hotham was an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. Follow him on Twitter.

News

UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week

Tomás Ojea Quintana set to meet with government officials, recent escapees during five-day trip

Oliver HothamOliver HothamJanuary 3, 2019
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s December activities: wrapping up 2018 with a low-key month

The DPRK leader chose to devote the final month of the year to on-the-spot guidances and photo-ops

Oliver HothamOliver HothamJanuary 3, 2019
News

Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS

Jo Song Gil previously reported to have fled embassy, "claimed asylum" in Rome

Oliver HothamOliver HothamJanuary 3, 2019
News

DPRK consultant’s social media activity hints at invasive Chinese interrogation

Michael Spavor listed online on Facebook, Instagram, and Viber in weeks following his detention

Oliver HothamOliver HothamJanuary 2, 2019
Analysis

The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy

Kim Jong Un's address served to re-emphasize the key themes of his leadership in 2018

Oliver HothamOliver Hotham | Peter WardJanuary 1, 2019
News

In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”

DPRK leader hails diplomatic, economic progress in annual address

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Oliver HothamDecember 31, 2018
News

Hackers leak personal information of almost 1000 defectors in South Korea: MOU

Data breach follows hacking of computer at state-run Hana center, Seoul says

Oliver HothamOliver HothamDecember 28, 2018
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for

The DPRK leader is likely to use next week's address to emphasize the economy, diplomacy

Oliver HothamOliver HothamDecember 27, 2018
News

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

Pak Pong Ju says some not taking full advantage of recent reforms to farming sector

Oliver HothamOliver HothamDecember 27, 2018
News

U.S. gives green light to groundbreaking ceremony for rail, road connection

Washington also stresses eagerness to move to "next stage of discussions" with DPRK

Oliver HothamOliver HothamDecember 21, 2018
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