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.
Agenda for talks unclear, but officials call them 'pleasant surprise' nonetheless
No explanation offered; turn of events rescinded August invitation
Citing upcoming military drills, North threatens to nix get-togethers one day after date was set
Abe government criticized for efforts to ‘revive militarism’
Geopolitical concerns of other nations stand in the way of reunification, correspondent says
"My mission is to have the refugees – both men and women – have this dialogue so they can share their ideas on how to catalyze peace on the Korean Peninsula"
Months later, Son Jong-hun is unsparing in criticisms of South Korean government, society
Flake: Pillars of the Northern state may be weakening, leading to a dangerous period
Tokyo must clearly outline process, expectations to resolve the issue
Future editions of Jayu may feature films on human rights in additional countries
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