May 16, 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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S. Korean president’s warm welcome in China doesn’t signify shift: Expert

S. Korean president’s warm welcome in China doesn’t signify shift: Expert

Despite friendly Seoul-Beijing ties, Chinese motives included limiting U.S. influence

S. Korean president’s warm welcome in China doesn’t signify shift: Expert
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 4, 2015
S. Korea touts Eurasia Initiative despite N. Korean obstacles

S. Korea touts Eurasia Initiative despite N. Korean obstacles

Pyongyang's cooperation on inter-continental project required, as of yet unseen

S. Korea touts Eurasia Initiative despite N. Korean obstacles
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 3, 2015
Regret doesn’t mean apology: N. Korean statement

Regret doesn’t mean apology: N. Korean statement

Expert say different interpretation of recent agreement is natural, even though it increases burden to Kim Jong Un

Regret doesn’t mean apology: N. Korean statement
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 1, 2015
Shamanism spreading in N.Korea since ’90s famine: Defector

Shamanism spreading in N.Korea since ’90s famine: Defector

Lack of trust in regime results in surge in shamanism despite official legal prohibition

Shamanism spreading in N.Korea since ’90s famine: Defector
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 1, 2015
N.Korean leader sends condolence letter to Moon’s family

N.Korean leader sends condolence letter to Moon’s family

Kim Jong Un maintains cordial relationship with family of Unification Church founder

N.Korean leader sends condolence letter to Moon’s family
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 31, 2015
S. Korean expert suggests concurrent Six-Party, peace talks

S. Korean expert suggests concurrent Six-Party, peace talks

Former high-ranking official suggests verifiable denuclearization as necessary for talks to begin

S. Korean expert suggests concurrent Six-Party, peace talks
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 28, 2015
Soldier’s injury highlights dangers of S. Korean mines

Soldier’s injury highlights dangers of S. Korean mines

Mine accidents a regular occurrence, and activists say compensation falls short

Soldier’s injury highlights dangers of S. Korean mines
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 27, 2015
New president of Korea Hana Foundation sworn in

New president of Korea Hana Foundation sworn in

While experienced, some observers are uncertain of new president's plans on defector settlement issues

New president of Korea Hana Foundation sworn in
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 26, 2015
Analysis: What to expect after the inter-Korean talks

Analysis: What to expect after the inter-Korean talks

Analysis suggests that Park administration's handling of crisis not that different from previous progressive administrations

Analysis: What to expect after the inter-Korean talks
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 25, 2015
South Korea uses standoff to promote extended military service

South Korea uses standoff to promote extended military service

ROK military, in advertising soldiers willing to delay discharge, echoes messages in North Korean state media

South Korea uses standoff to promote extended military service
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 24, 2015
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