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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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U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House

U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House

Washington "resolute" that sanctions will remain in place until denuclearization, Mark Esper says

U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 9, 2019
“Wake up” and work harder, North Korean party daily tells economic officials

“Wake up” and work harder, North Korean party daily tells economic officials

Rodong Sinmun urges top bureaucrats to reject laziness, defeatism as five-year plan deadline looms

“Wake up” and work harder, North Korean party daily tells economic officials
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 8, 2019
Tuesday missile test a “warning” amid ongoing ROK-U.S. drills, Kim Jong Un says

Tuesday missile test a “warning” amid ongoing ROK-U.S. drills, Kim Jong Un says

State media describes launch as being of “new-type tactical guided missiles”

Tuesday missile test a “warning” amid ongoing ROK-U.S. drills, Kim Jong Un says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 6, 2019
Recent visitors to North Korea no longer eligible for visa-free entry into U.S.

Recent visitors to North Korea no longer eligible for visa-free entry into U.S.

New rules set to affect foreign citizens who have visited DPRK since 2011

Recent visitors to North Korea no longer eligible for visa-free entry into U.S.
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham August 6, 2019
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles, South Korea says

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles, South Korea says

Two SRBMs launched from DPRK's South Hwanghae at 05:24 and 05:36 local time

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles, South Korea says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 5, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry condemns new U.S.-South Korea military drills

North Korean foreign ministry condemns new U.S.-South Korea military drills

DPRK may deploy "powerful physical means" in response, foreign ministry warns

North Korean foreign ministry condemns new U.S.-South Korea military drills
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 5, 2019
Inter-Korean “peace economy” could help South weather dispute with Japan: Moon

Inter-Korean “peace economy” could help South weather dispute with Japan: Moon

Comments come in response to an escalating trade row with Tokyo

Inter-Korean “peace economy” could help South weather dispute with Japan: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 5, 2019
South Korea, U.S. begin scaled-down joint military exercises

South Korea, U.S. begin scaled-down joint military exercises

Recent missile tests by DPRK an "expression of discontent" over drills, ROK defense ministry says

South Korea, U.S. begin scaled-down joint military exercises
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 5, 2019
N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

"Sobaeksu," manufactured by Sinhung IT Trading Corporation, features karaoke, educational apps

N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 30, 2019
Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence

Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence

Kim Dong-chul tells NK News he procured "very significant" information during his time in-country

Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham July 29, 2019
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