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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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N.Koreans most unhappy with state suppression of market, claims poll

N.Koreans most unhappy with state suppression of market, claims poll

Experts cast doubt on sampling representativeness, size, and methodology

N.Koreans most unhappy with state suppression of market, claims poll
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 5, 2016
South Korean President intends to start a war, lawmaker claims

South Korean President intends to start a war, lawmaker claims

Allegations come amid controversy around President's Armed Forces Day speech

South Korean President intends to start a war, lawmaker claims
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 4, 2016
N.Korea condemns President Park speech urging defections

N.Korea condemns President Park speech urging defections

Speech is "insane baloney" inciting defections and blaspheming against Kim Jong Un: Rodong Sinmun

N.Korea condemns President Park speech urging defections
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 3, 2016
Congress pushes bill accusing N.Korea of abducting U.S. student

Congress pushes bill accusing N.Korea of abducting U.S. student

Evidence tying DPRK to David Sneddon disappearance, however, remains thin

Congress pushes bill accusing N.Korea of abducting U.S. student
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 30, 2016
N.Korean soldier defects to S.Korea across military border

N.Korean soldier defects to S.Korea across military border

DPRK soldier was unarmed, with no military conflict surrounding his escape: Yonhap

N.Korean soldier defects to S.Korea across military border
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 29, 2016
U.S. to crackdown on N.Korea access to international banking

U.S. to crackdown on N.Korea access to international banking

News comes as Congress pushes bill to prohibit cash and precious metal payments to DPRK

U.S. to crackdown on N.Korea access to international banking
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 28, 2016
S.Korea endorses U.S. sanctions on China’s HongXiang Group

S.Korea endorses U.S. sanctions on China’s HongXiang Group

Sanctions send a firm message to Chinese companies, says MOFA

S.Korea endorses U.S. sanctions on China’s HongXiang Group
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 27, 2016
U.S., ROK showcase anti-sub capabilities in show of force

U.S., ROK showcase anti-sub capabilities in show of force

First time U.S.- ROK maritime drills conducted outside of the routine exercise cycle

U.S., ROK showcase anti-sub capabilities in show of force
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 26, 2016
N.Korea’s UN membership lacks legitimacy: South Korea FM

N.Korea’s UN membership lacks legitimacy: South Korea FM

DPRK is unlikely to be expelled, experts say

N.Korea’s UN membership lacks legitimacy: South Korea FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 23, 2016
N.Korea mineral trade with China “cash cow” despite sanctions: KDI

N.Korea mineral trade with China “cash cow” despite sanctions: KDI

Hongxiang group scandal will negatively affect the bilateral mineral trade, expert says

N.Korea mineral trade with China “cash cow” despite sanctions: KDI
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 23, 2016