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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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Trump appoints new acting U.S. intelligence head, forces out DOD policy chief

Trump appoints new acting U.S. intelligence head, forces out DOD policy chief

Personnel reshuffle comes as North Korea seems to lower as a priority for the administration

Trump appoints new acting U.S. intelligence head, forces out DOD policy chief
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 19, 2020
China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data

China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data

As Beijing pushed for an end to sanctions, it was also sending millions of medical supplies to DPRK

China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 19, 2020
North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data

North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data

Cigarette imports continue despite pledges from DPRK leadership to crack down on foreign tobacco products

North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 18, 2020
North Korea imported a dozen purebred horses from Russia last year, data shows

North Korea imported a dozen purebred horses from Russia last year, data shows

Horses worth $75,509.76 were shipped to DPRK same month as Kim Jong Un's visit to Mount Paektu

North Korea imported a dozen purebred horses from Russia last year, data shows
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 16, 2020
U.S. charges Huawei with new crimes, citing “fraudulent” North Korea ties

U.S. charges Huawei with new crimes, citing “fraudulent” North Korea ties

China's flagship telecom company misled Congress about its work in North Korea, Justice Department says

U.S. charges Huawei with new crimes, citing “fraudulent” North Korea ties
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 13, 2020
North Korea spent $30 million on alcohol from China last year, data reveals

North Korea spent $30 million on alcohol from China last year, data reveals

Whisky and beer most popular foreign drinks in 2019, figures from China's General Administration of Customs show

North Korea spent $30 million on alcohol from China last year, data reveals
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 13, 2020
Trump nominates deputy special representative for North Korea to UN post

Trump nominates deputy special representative for North Korea to UN post

Unclear if Alex Wong will retain North Korea duties if he is confirmed to new role by the U.S. Senate

Trump nominates deputy special representative for North Korea to UN post
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 11, 2020
Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report

Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report

Panel members make eleventh-hour progress to deliver draft to 1718 Committee

Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacob Fromer February 8, 2020
China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN
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China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN

After delay, Beijing reported remainder of its September-December oil export data to UN Security Council

China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 7, 2020
North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows

North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows

Import of millions of kilograms of fish from China last year came despite a thriving domestic seafood industry

North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 7, 2020
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