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Jacob Fromer

Jacob Fromer is NK News's Washington DC correspondent. He previously worked in the U.S. Senate.

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North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats

North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats

Reacting to Trump's recent comments about using force against DPRK, Choe Son Hui warns of a "very dangerous challenge"

North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 5, 2019
Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Senior army leader's comments follow Trump's remarks that U.S. is still willing to use military force if necessary

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 4, 2019
How impeachment proceedings in the U.S. Congress might affect North Korea policy

How impeachment proceedings in the U.S. Congress might affect North Korea policy

The DPRK leadership is likely watching the process closely, though how much it'll impact diplomacy is unclear

How impeachment proceedings in the U.S. Congress might affect North Korea policy
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 1, 2019
Chinese cereal exports to North Korea remain high in August, September: data
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Chinese cereal exports to North Korea remain high in August, September: data

New trade figures come as World Food Programme warns about continued food insecurity in the DPRK

Chinese cereal exports to North Korea remain high in August, September: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 28, 2019
Stephen Biegun, top Russian diplomat talk North Korea in phone call: MFA

Stephen Biegun, top Russian diplomat talk North Korea in phone call: MFA

Conversation comes days after Russian Deputy Foreign Minister met with DPRK's Choe Son Hui

Stephen Biegun, top Russian diplomat talk North Korea in phone call: MFA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 26, 2019
Medical technology exhibition kicks off in Pyongyang: KCNA

Medical technology exhibition kicks off in Pyongyang: KCNA

Event to focus on "domestic production of medicines and medical appliances," state media says

Medical technology exhibition kicks off in Pyongyang: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 25, 2019
If deal with North Korea fails, responsibility “should lie” with U.S.: official

If deal with North Korea fails, responsibility “should lie” with U.S.: official

Choe Son Hui's remarks in Moscow continue trend of tough rhetoric from Pyongyang in recent days

If deal with North Korea fails, responsibility “should lie” with U.S.: official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 22, 2019
Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN
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Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN

Russia has transferred nearly 29,000 tons of oil to DPRK so far this year, data shows

Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 22, 2019
Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper

Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper

U.S. Defense Secretary also says alliance with Seoul is "getting better and better"

Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 21, 2019
Window “still open” for a deal with North Korea, Biegun tells U.S. Senators

Window “still open” for a deal with North Korea, Biegun tells U.S. Senators

Top envoy to DPRK says his promotion to Deputy Secretary of State will bring "higher stature" to the issue

Window “still open” for a deal with North Korea, Biegun tells U.S. Senators
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 20, 2019
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