May 02, 2024

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Ha-young Choi

Ha-young Choi was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She studied Korean history, mainly focusing on modern Korean history at Korea University. Follow her on twitter @Hy_Choi0826

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Experts: Three months training for N.Korea defectors not enough

Experts: Three months training for N.Korea defectors not enough

Education in daily life is required for both defectors, S. Korean citizens

Experts: Three months training for N.Korea defectors not enough
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi March 1, 2016
U.S. student tried to steal N.Korean poster at hotel: KCNA

U.S. student tried to steal N.Korean poster at hotel: KCNA

21-year-old says Christian group associated with CIA offered money steal 'trophy' from DPRK

U.S. student tried to steal N.Korean poster at hotel: KCNA
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 29, 2016
Crossing the inter-Korean border with an ambulance

Crossing the inter-Korean border with an ambulance

Doctor dreams of ‘unification medical science’ after practicing eight years at KIC

Crossing the inter-Korean border with an ambulance
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 28, 2016
UN concerned by repatriation of N.Korean refugees in Russia

UN concerned by repatriation of N.Korean refugees in Russia

Following the treaty in November, Moscow and Pyongyang signed another treaty regarding migrants

UN concerned by repatriation of N.Korean refugees in Russia
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 26, 2016
N.Korea launches 70-day ‘battle’ to prepare party congress

N.Korea launches 70-day ‘battle’ to prepare party congress

Pyongyang organizes task force to achieve successful party congress despites international pressure

N.Korea launches 70-day ‘battle’ to prepare party congress
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 25, 2016
Seoul claims ‘national emergency’ as anti-terror bill stalls

Seoul claims ‘national emergency’ as anti-terror bill stalls

Opposition, concerned over spy agency's power to define terrorists, protest via ongoing filibuster

Seoul claims ‘national emergency’ as anti-terror bill stalls
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 24, 2016
N.Korea claims satellite launch cost $1.5 billion: state media

N.Korea claims satellite launch cost $1.5 billion: state media

Estimate comes from a report issued by the North's Korean Economic Cooperation Council

N.Korea claims satellite launch cost $1.5 billion: state media
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 23, 2016
U.S.-N.Korea peace discussions not surprising: experts

U.S.-N.Korea peace discussions not surprising: experts

Experts react to report on past discussions between Washington, Pyongyang on peace treaty

U.S.-N.Korea peace discussions not surprising: experts
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 22, 2016
S.Korea challenges North Korea’s UN membership

S.Korea challenges North Korea’s UN membership

Ambassador urges robust, comprehensive resolution; but no precedent of expulsion from UN

S.Korea challenges North Korea’s UN membership
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 19, 2016
Seoul postpones humanitarian aid to North Korea: MoU

Seoul postpones humanitarian aid to North Korea: MoU

Seoul temporarily halts aid one year after severe drought leaves many in need

Seoul postpones humanitarian aid to North Korea: MoU
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 18, 2016
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