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Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji was a senior NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She previously worked for Reuters TV.
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News North Korean media urges Seoul to push ahead with cooperation projectsDPRK-run outlet calls on South Korea not to "follow the coercion of others"
North Korean state-run media on Friday criticized the South Korean government for not swiftly pushing ahead with inter-Korean cooperation projects and its citing of “objective conditions” such as international sanctions and cost. Online outlet the Uriminzokkiri – widely seen as outer-track media not for domestic consumption – called on the Moon administration to speed up agreements between Seoul and Pyongyang, including on inter-Korean railway and road cooperation. In an editorial, the outlet accused Seoul of making comments contrary to the nation’s expectations to “bring forward independent reunification.” “Within South Korea, inappropriate comments were made without hesitation saying it ‘can’t speed up’ © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |