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November 13, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rob York

Rob York

Rob York is director for regional affairs at the Pacific Forum. He previously worked as a production editor for The South China Morning Post and chief editor of NK News. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

News

Report: N. Korea’s suicide rate tops South’s

Unlike most countries, North Korea's suicide rate appears to break down evenly among men, women

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 5, 2014
News

UFG drills a stumbling block to reunification: state media

N. Korean paper claims S. Koreans will resist 'doing harm to compatriots'

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 3, 2014
Analysis

Black market cash: The real value of N. Korean won

Differences in official, unofficial exchange rates can lead to confusing economic reports

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 1, 2014
News

North Korea launches projectile from east coast

Launch comes after Pyongyang nixes cheerleader squad's Asian Games visit

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 1, 2014
Analysis

Why Seoul shrugs at U.S.-led missile defense

China's concerns, economics matters and benefits of self-reliance dampen South Korea's interest in THAAD missile defense system

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 29, 2014
News

Report: Upgraded rocket arsenal may be coming

Activity at launching station indicates preparations for bigger, longer-range vehicles

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 25, 2014
News

N. Korea threatens nuclear strike in response to UFG

Statement continues North's criticism of U.S., S. Korean 'tailored deterrence' strategy

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 22, 2014
News

Paper: North Korea moves tank divisions to province bordering China

Chosun Ilbo reports fears of 'betrayal'; paper has history of anonymously sourced reports

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 21, 2014
News

Pope Francis calls for inter-Korean forgiveness, reconciliation

Seoul Unification Ministry invites Pyongyang to high-level dialogue, which may include discussions over sanctions

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 19, 2014
News

N. Koreans will receive S. Korean delegation, honor Kim Dae-jung

Pyongyang continues to show respect for conciliatory former president after decline in relations

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 15, 2014
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