April 27, 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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Orchestra, ministry send conflicting signals on inter-Korean concert

Orchestra, ministry send conflicting signals on inter-Korean concert

Lindenbaum claims approval granted for August 15 concert, MND says otherwise, calling JSA an unsuitable venue

Orchestra, ministry send conflicting signals on inter-Korean concert
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi July 7, 2015
Lee Hui-ho to visit Pyongyang from August 5 to 8

Lee Hui-ho to visit Pyongyang from August 5 to 8

Former President Kim Dae-jung's widow will visit welfare facilities in PY, unclear about long-term influence on inter-Korean relations

Lee Hui-ho to visit Pyongyang from August 5 to 8
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi July 7, 2015
A new life in South Korea: Afflicted but full of hope

A new life in South Korea: Afflicted but full of hope

A defectors account of escape, resettlement and the hopes of a new life

A new life in South Korea: Afflicted but full of hope
Human rights evolving in N.Korea: New white paper

Human rights evolving in N.Korea: New white paper

In-depth interviews with defectors reveals legal protection, women's rights, discrimination in N.Korea

Human rights evolving in N.Korea: New white paper
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi July 3, 2015
Sustainable humanitarian aid policy needed for unification: S. Korean experts

Sustainable humanitarian aid policy needed for unification: S. Korean experts

Political, military issues entangled, humanitarian aid should be consistent

Sustainable humanitarian aid policy needed for unification: S. Korean experts
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi July 2, 2015
Inter-Korean cooperation to prevent natural disaster in N.Korea

Inter-Korean cooperation to prevent natural disaster in N.Korea

S.Korea is advancing cooperation on environmental issues to overcome droughts and deforestation in N.Korea

Inter-Korean cooperation to prevent natural disaster in N.Korea
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi July 1, 2015
Signs of growth abound in N.Korea’s fishing industry

Signs of growth abound in N.Korea’s fishing industry

Defector describes growing competition, improving quality of goods despite supervision from government

Signs of growth abound in N.Korea’s fishing industry
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 30, 2015
‘Northern Limit Line’ about more than past inter-Korean clash

‘Northern Limit Line’ about more than past inter-Korean clash

Politicians rush to exploit movie set 13 years ago, depicting fatal naval clash on day of pivotal World Cup match

‘Northern Limit Line’ about more than past inter-Korean clash
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 29, 2015
MoU gives Kim Dae-jung’s widow its blessing to visit North

MoU gives Kim Dae-jung’s widow its blessing to visit North

Officials to visit Kaesong this week to set schedule; meeting with N.Korean leader may happen by August 15

MoU gives Kim Dae-jung’s widow its blessing to visit North
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 29, 2015
Kim Dae-jung’s widow to meet North Korean leader

Kim Dae-jung’s widow to meet North Korean leader

Five officials from former president’s peace center to visit Kaesong next Tuesday to finalize dates

Kim Dae-jung’s widow to meet North Korean leader
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 26, 2015