April 23, 2024

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Damin Jung

Damin Jung was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She previously worked at the CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies) Korea Chair.

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N. Korea will “under no circumstances” negotiate nukes: DPRK foreign minister

N. Korea will “under no circumstances” negotiate nukes: DPRK foreign minister

Ri Yong Ho tells ASEAN that U.S. must withdraw "hostile policy" or tests will continue

N. Korea will “under no circumstances” negotiate nukes: DPRK foreign minister
Damin Jung
Damin Jung | Oliver Hotham August 7, 2017
N. Korean media says U.S. maximum pressure policy has “gained nothing”

N. Korean media says U.S. maximum pressure policy has “gained nothing”

Rodong Sinmun says "Trump is now in a more pitiful situation than Obama"

N. Korean media says U.S. maximum pressure policy has “gained nothing”
Damin Jung
Damin Jung August 2, 2017
Russia delivers 800 tons of wheat flour to North Korea

Russia delivers 800 tons of wheat flour to North Korea

Shipment is second in the past month

Russia delivers 800 tons of wheat flour to North Korea
Damin Jung
Damin Jung August 1, 2017
U.S., N. Korea must solve missile, nuclear issue: China’s UN Ambassador

U.S., N. Korea must solve missile, nuclear issue: China’s UN Ambassador

Liu Jieyi insists "China's efforts will not yield practical results"

U.S., N. Korea must solve missile, nuclear issue: China’s UN Ambassador
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 31, 2017
N. Korean media rejects S. Korea’s “cunning” 2020 peace treaty plan

N. Korean media rejects S. Korea’s “cunning” 2020 peace treaty plan

DPRK Today accuses Seoul of trying to denuclearize Pyongyang under guise of "reconciliation"

N. Korean media rejects S. Korea’s “cunning” 2020 peace treaty plan
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 28, 2017
North Korea rejects Hyundai Asan’s Mt. Kumgang visit request

North Korea rejects Hyundai Asan’s Mt. Kumgang visit request

South Korean company hoped to hold memorial service at resort in August

North Korea rejects Hyundai Asan’s Mt. Kumgang visit request
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 27, 2017
Could a shared pollution problem bring the two Koreas to the table?

Could a shared pollution problem bring the two Koreas to the table?

One expert believes North Korea could be a useful partner in talks on East Asia's fine dust problem

Could a shared pollution problem bring the two Koreas to the table?
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 26, 2017
N. Koreans who cross into China “not refugees”: Chinese FM

N. Koreans who cross into China “not refugees”: Chinese FM

UN Special Rapporteur said on Friday that he is "alarmed" by PRC's deportations of DPRK escapees

N. Koreans who cross into China “not refugees”: Chinese FM
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 24, 2017
North Korea’s economy grew by 3.9 percent in 2016: Bank of Korea

North Korea’s economy grew by 3.9 percent in 2016: Bank of Korea

Mining, manufacturing and energy sectors fueling growth, says South Korea's central bank

North Korea’s economy grew by 3.9 percent in 2016: Bank of Korea
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 21, 2017
North Korea develops “portable and foldable” solar panel: state media

North Korea develops “portable and foldable” solar panel: state media

DPRK Today says device can be folded to "paper-size"

North Korea develops “portable and foldable” solar panel: state media
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 20, 2017