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November 09, 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.

Opinion

Track II negotiations and North Korea’s nuclear program: Are they effective?

Supporters see privately arranged dialogue as keeping discussions alive; critics see a waste of time - or worse

Joseph SugarmanJoseph Sugarman | Rob YorkJune 25, 2014
News

Talk to China about ending N. Korea support: Bolton

Young Chinese leaders starting to view North as 'ugly piece of baggage,' outspoken diplomat tells NK News

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 23, 2014
News

China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy

Foreign Ministry spokesperson denies any policy of 'political asylum,' claims compliance with international law

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 20, 2014
News

UN investigator deplores China’s ‘denial’ of influence

Member of UN COI applauds new Seoul field office; calls for inventive ways of dealing with N. Korean human rights abuses

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 19, 2014
News

N. Korea sets restrictions for Chinese traders

Pyongyang looks to squeeze revenue from visitors by limiting accommodation options

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 18, 2014
News

South Korea to return rescued N. Korean boat crew

Five fishing boat crew rescued near Dokdo all wish to go home, unlike in some past cases

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 15, 2014
News

Kim Jong Un criticizes state weather forecasters

Undated on-the-spot guidance at meteorological service contains rare rebuke of public servants

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 12, 2014
News

Singaporean company charged with aiding N. Korean smuggling

Charges stem from last year's seizure of North Korean ship by Panamanian authorities

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 11, 2014
News

South Korea, China seek options to restart Six Party Talks

Meeting between Chinese, S. Korean envoys appears aimed at coordinating positions prior to China president's SK visit

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 10, 2014
News

New details on detained American emerge

Well-traveled Ohio resident is religious, but attorney denies church mission took him to North

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 9, 2014
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