March 29, 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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Inter-Korean excavation project aims at common awareness of history

Inter-Korean excavation project aims at common awareness of history

Exceptionally long, large-scale project near Kaesong Industrial Complex continues excavations started in 2007

Inter-Korean excavation project aims at common awareness of history
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 2, 2015
N.Korea suggested holding 6.15 event seperately

N.Korea suggested holding 6.15 event seperately

Both sides agreed on holding event together in Seoul from June 14, North argues South is being too passive

N.Korea suggested holding 6.15 event seperately
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 2, 2015
UN can coordinate between countries during unification – MOFA diplomat

UN can coordinate between countries during unification – MOFA diplomat

South Korean minister sees UN as arbitrator, North and South Korea leading on unification

UN can coordinate between countries during unification – MOFA diplomat
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi May 28, 2015
S.Korea’s hosts OSJD meeting in Seoul, seeks full membership

S.Korea’s hosts OSJD meeting in Seoul, seeks full membership

South wants to facilitate Eurasia Initiative; N.Korea's agreement essential for joining organization

S.Korea’s hosts OSJD meeting in Seoul, seeks full membership
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi May 26, 2015
North, South Korea reach KIC wage agreement

North, South Korea reach KIC wage agreement

Minimum wage to be maintained at original $70.35 per month: MoU

North, South Korea reach KIC wage agreement
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi May 22, 2015
Experts debate breaking the inter-Korean deadlock

Experts debate breaking the inter-Korean deadlock

Regime watchers from progressive, conservative camps divided on Park policy, options for unification and coexistence

Experts debate breaking the inter-Korean deadlock
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi May 22, 2015
Document shows N. Korea’s plan to lure Wonsan-Kumgang investment

Document shows N. Korea’s plan to lure Wonsan-Kumgang investment

Regime intends to improve tourism infrastructure; past investors skeptical about prospects

Document shows N. Korea’s plan to lure Wonsan-Kumgang investment
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi May 20, 2015
Japanese police arrested the son of Chongryon’s chief

Japanese police arrested the son of Chongryon’s chief

Ruling party of Japan present plan to strengthen sanctions against Pyongyang

Japanese police arrested the son of Chongryon’s chief
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi May 12, 2015
Commonality and difference: Image of two Koreas’ architecture

Commonality and difference: Image of two Koreas’ architecture

Despite different ideology for 70 years Southern, Northern architecture shows similarities originating from same tradition

Commonality and difference: Image of two Koreas’ architecture
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi May 11, 2015
Chosun Ilbo brings new perspective on North Korean defectors

Chosun Ilbo brings new perspective on North Korean defectors

Despite use of anti-DPRK terms, stories on defectors' lives, economic benefits positive for future unification

Chosun Ilbo brings new perspective on North Korean defectors
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi May 5, 2015