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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. Korean constitutional revisions elevate status of SAC chairman Kim Jong Un

N. Korean constitutional revisions elevate status of SAC chairman Kim Jong Un

DPRK repeatedly says that revisions aim to guarantee the "monolithic leadership"

N. Korean constitutional revisions elevate status of SAC chairman Kim Jong Un
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 29, 2019
Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”

Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”

South Korean military simultaneously unveils its over KRW50 trillion defense budget

Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 29, 2019
ROK Supreme Court to research DPRK foreign investment law, drawbacks

ROK Supreme Court to research DPRK foreign investment law, drawbacks

Research also aims to compare N. Korean investment laws with China's, other socialist countries

ROK Supreme Court to research DPRK foreign investment law, drawbacks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 28, 2019
Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul

Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul

Anonymous official adds that criticism from North Korean state media does not mark a "new situation"

Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 27, 2019
N. Korea unresponsive to S. Korea’s request to receive body amid impasse: MOU

N. Korea unresponsive to S. Korea’s request to receive body amid impasse: MOU

Seoul says that Pyongyang has usually responded to such notices within two to four days

N. Korea unresponsive to S. Korea’s request to receive body amid impasse: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 26, 2019
North Korea will never trade its “strategic security” for sanctions relief: KCNA

North Korea will never trade its “strategic security” for sanctions relief: KCNA

Choson Sinbo also says the U.S. must prepare to discuss security issues to resume nuclear talks

North Korea will never trade its “strategic security” for sanctions relief: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 26, 2019
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS

Latest launch comes just over a week since the last test

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 23, 2019
DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM

DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM

Pyongyang ready for "both dialogue and confrontation," DPRK foreign minister says

DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House

North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House

Comments come as local media reports Special Rep. Biegun may stay an additional day in South Korea

North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows

North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows

Pyongyang fast-food eatery offering points-based "preferred services" for regular visitors

North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
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