April 28, 2024

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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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Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea

Statement is Kim Yo Jong's first official pronouncement carried by DPRK state media

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 3, 2020
Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes

Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes

After DPRK hacked cryptocurrency exchanges, two Chinese nationals allegedly laundered $100 million for North Korea

Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 2, 2020
On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill

On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill

North Korean army turned small islet into "sea of flames," state media says

On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 28, 2020
WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

Exemption is third for tackling COVID-19 as Pyongyang continues to report no cases of the illness

WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 27, 2020
UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus

UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus

Call to action comes as fears grow that coronavirus epidemic will spread to ill-prepared North Korea

UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 26, 2020
After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank

After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank

Deputy special representative for DPRK Alex Wong's appearance at Hudson Institute follows "snub" of Senate hearing

After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 26, 2020
Bipartisan Senators chastise State Department for ducking North Korea oversight

Bipartisan Senators chastise State Department for ducking North Korea oversight

Senator expresses "sincere disappointment" at Trump administration's decision to skip hearing

Bipartisan Senators chastise State Department for ducking North Korea oversight
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 25, 2020
Coronavirus may affect upcoming U.S.-ROK military exercises, defense chiefs say

Coronavirus may affect upcoming U.S.-ROK military exercises, defense chiefs say

"The situation is quite serious," South Korean defense minister Jeong Kyeong-doo tells press at the Pentagon

Coronavirus may affect upcoming U.S.-ROK military exercises, defense chiefs say
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 25, 2020
State Department accused of “stonewalling” Congress on North Korea issue

State Department accused of “stonewalling” Congress on North Korea issue

Senior administration official will speak at Washington think tank, instead of testifying before Senate as planned

State Department accused of “stonewalling” Congress on North Korea issue
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 23, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN
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Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN

More than 33,000 tons of refined petroleum reportedly exported to the DPRK in 2019, according to new UN data

Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 20, 2020
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