May 04, 2024

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Doyun Kim

Doyun is an NK News contributor based in Seoul. She studied Sociology and English at Wellesley College, where she initially developed her interest in DPRK issues.

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South Korean observers speculate on North Korea’s sudden visit

South Korean observers speculate on North Korea’s sudden visit

Central to debate is Kim Jong Un’s absence and rumors of regime problems

South Korean observers speculate on North Korea’s sudden visit
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim October 6, 2014
N. Korea’s currency problems go deeper than money

N. Korea’s currency problems go deeper than money

Regime-watcher talks about the consequences of Pyongyang’s failing currency

N. Korea’s currency problems go deeper than money
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 30, 2014
Despite warnings, South Koreans send anti-DPRK leaflets

Despite warnings, South Koreans send anti-DPRK leaflets

Pyongyang says balloon launches must stop for improved inter-Korean relations

Despite warnings, South Koreans send anti-DPRK leaflets
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 23, 2014
IAEA calls North’s nuclear activities a ‘serious concern’

IAEA calls North’s nuclear activities a ‘serious concern’

Expansion of DPRK’s nuclear program condemned, but observers doubt change

IAEA calls North’s nuclear activities a ‘serious concern’
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 16, 2014
Pyongyang international film festival kicks off Wednesday

Pyongyang international film festival kicks off Wednesday

North Korean, Western culture meet in peace through film

Pyongyang international film festival kicks off Wednesday
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 16, 2014
North Korea returns South Korean national

North Korea returns South Korean national

South Korean defector handed back at Panmunjom along the DMZ

North Korea returns South Korean national
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 12, 2014
Asian Games organizers remove flags prior to North Korea’s arrival

Asian Games organizers remove flags prior to North Korea’s arrival

Expert says protest against North leads to decision that could harm S. Korea’s reputation

Asian Games organizers remove flags prior to North Korea’s arrival
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 11, 2014
Wrestling event draws attention, but does it help?

Wrestling event draws attention, but does it help?

Experts divided over impact of pro wrestling event in Pyongyang

Wrestling event draws attention, but does it help?
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 3, 2014
North Korean documentary promotes Masikryong domestically

North Korean documentary promotes Masikryong domestically

Year-round, family-friendly fun advertised to encourage off-season visitors

North Korean documentary promotes Masikryong domestically
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim August 26, 2014
North Korea invests in improved football coaching

North Korea invests in improved football coaching

DPRK brings in coach from Malaysia to raise performance to international standards

North Korea invests in improved football coaching
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim August 21, 2014