April 16, 2024

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Debbie Jeong

Debbie is an NK News contributor based in Seoul, currently studying Politics and International Relations at the University of Warwick

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KCNA threatens ‘severe punishment’ following media reports

KCNA threatens ‘severe punishment’ following media reports

Asahi Shimbun story linked Kim Jong Un's wife to executed musicians

KCNA threatens ‘severe punishment’ following media reports
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 23, 2013
Family reunions postponed by North Korea

Family reunions postponed by North Korea

Advanced age of applicants for reunions creates sense of urgency

Family reunions postponed by North Korea
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 20, 2013
North Korean drug abuse reportedly spreading

North Korean drug abuse reportedly spreading

Expansion beyond northern hotspots suggests loss of government control

North Korean drug abuse reportedly spreading
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 19, 2013
Choco Pie distribution to be cut down at Kaesong

Choco Pie distribution to be cut down at Kaesong

Fewer pies may mean less income on black market for workers

Choco Pie distribution to be cut down at Kaesong
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 17, 2013
South Koreans welcomed back at Kaesong Industrial complex

South Koreans welcomed back at Kaesong Industrial complex

Resumption of operations comes after shutdown five months ago

South Koreans welcomed back at Kaesong Industrial complex
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 16, 2013
Yongbyon restarting could have consequences for diplomacy, safety

Yongbyon restarting could have consequences for diplomacy, safety

Analysts compare plutonium-making facility to Cherynobyl-era Soviet reactors

Yongbyon restarting could have consequences for diplomacy, safety
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 14, 2013