Subin Kim is an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. He translated Lankov's The Real North Korea into Korean and is a reserve air defense artillery lieutenant in the Republic of Korea Air Force.
Despite Ebola measure, China seeks to expand North Korea tourism
Panelists see sources of optimism, but potential for 'egoism,' skepticism about unification
Russel reiterates U.S. position on dialogue with DPRK
Demand follows retractions from Shin Dong-hyuk; North threatens to reveal 'lies' of other defectors
Famed defector plans to pursue proof that father died in China, not in North Korea
Experts see Russia demonstrating its influence following fallout from Crimea
Move follows similar tactic used against fellow prominent defector Shin Dong-hyuk
Polarized South Korea deports author for 'praising' N. Korea while her attempted murderer fund-raises
Quarantine measures and tourist ban likely to continue longer than expected
Strict measures, plus lack of coordination, consistent implementation hinders efforts to attract foreign investment
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