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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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Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter

Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter

Statement follows investigation by Seoul-backed human rights watchdog

Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 18, 2019
Two Koreas running out of time to discuss planned World Cup qualifier match: MOU

Two Koreas running out of time to discuss planned World Cup qualifier match: MOU

Teams expected to face-off on October 15 in Pyongyang, though North reportedly unresponsive

Two Koreas running out of time to discuss planned World Cup qualifier match: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 17, 2019
North Korea expects working-level talks with the U.S. to begin soon: MFA

North Korea expects working-level talks with the U.S. to begin soon: MFA

Washington must decide if negotiations lead to "crisis or opportunity," official warns

North Korea expects working-level talks with the U.S. to begin soon: MFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 16, 2019
Damage from Typhoon Lingling “smaller than expected,” North Korean media says

Damage from Typhoon Lingling “smaller than expected,” North Korean media says

Recovery from Saturday's storm proceeding at a "rapid speed": Rodong Sinmun

Damage from Typhoon Lingling “smaller than expected,” North Korean media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 10, 2019
North Korea launches two projectiles from South Pyongan Province

North Korea launches two projectiles from South Pyongan Province

Test is the DPRK's eighth since July 25 and tenth this year

North Korea launches two projectiles from South Pyongan Province
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne September 9, 2019
South Korea unlikely to deliver shipment of food aid to the North this month: MOU

South Korea unlikely to deliver shipment of food aid to the North this month: MOU

Seoul previously committed to sending aid “without delay"

South Korea unlikely to deliver shipment of food aid to the North this month: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 6, 2019
North Korean education still “lags far behind” global trends, Kim Jong Un says

North Korean education still “lags far behind” global trends, Kim Jong Un says

In wide-ranging remarks, leader bemoans quality of teaching in DPRK, calls for reform

North Korean education still “lags far behind” global trends, Kim Jong Un says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 3, 2019
37 North Korean universities open departments focusing on IT, engineering: media

37 North Korean universities open departments focusing on IT, engineering: media

DPRK to also establish 11 senior secondary schools with specialized IT courses, party daily says

37 North Korean universities open departments focusing on IT, engineering: media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 3, 2019
Following young family’s death, Seoul promises to expand support for defectors

Following young family’s death, Seoul promises to expand support for defectors

Unification ministry pledges to increase welfare for escapees, improve community outreach programs

Following young family’s death, Seoul promises to expand support for defectors
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 2, 2019
N. Korea’s expectations for nuclear talks with the U.S. fading, says top official

N. Korea’s expectations for nuclear talks with the U.S. fading, says top official

Pompeo's recent remarks make it "more difficult" to hold DPRK-U.S. negotiations, Choe added

N. Korea’s expectations for nuclear talks with the U.S. fading, says top official
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 31, 2019
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