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James Pearson

James Pearson was the NK News Seoul Correspondent.

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Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South

Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South

Kim visits observation post overlooking South Korea in first border visit since tensions relaxed

Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South
James Pearson
James Pearson June 3, 2013
Russia speaks out against foreign military presence in Korea

Russia speaks out against foreign military presence in Korea

"Pumping the region with new weapons obviously goes beyond neutralizing the threat North Korean can pose"

Russia speaks out against foreign military presence in Korea
James Pearson
James Pearson May 30, 2013
North Korea criticizes U.S. missile test, drones, exercises

North Korea criticizes U.S. missile test, drones, exercises

Roundup of recent North Korean media coverage of U.S. military moves in East Asia

North Korea criticizes U.S. missile test, drones, exercises
James Pearson
James Pearson May 27, 2013
Sino-NK relations enter ‘new era’ as Choe offers talks

Sino-NK relations enter ‘new era’ as Choe offers talks

Hints towards dialogue already welcomed by Japanese cabinet secretary

Sino-NK relations enter ‘new era’ as Choe offers talks
James Pearson
James Pearson May 24, 2013
New KPA chief hints at unprecedented military shake-up

New KPA chief hints at unprecedented military shake-up

Under 17 years of Kim Jong Il, there were 3 Army Ministers. Under Kim Jong Un, there have been 4.

New KPA chief hints at unprecedented military shake-up
James Pearson
James Pearson May 22, 2013
Kim Jong Un sends Choe Ryong Hae as ‘special envoy’ to China

Kim Jong Un sends Choe Ryong Hae as ‘special envoy’ to China

Choe has Kim Jong Un's ear, and has become significantly more prominent under his rule

Kim Jong Un sends Choe Ryong Hae as ‘special envoy’ to China
James Pearson
James Pearson May 22, 2013
Owner of captured fishing boat speaks out on Chinese internet

Owner of captured fishing boat speaks out on Chinese internet

Translation of fisherman's online posts from last two days shows interesting developments in hostage case

Owner of captured fishing boat speaks out on Chinese internet
James Pearson
James Pearson May 21, 2013
North Korea criticizes U.S. nuclear-capable ICBM tests

North Korea criticizes U.S. nuclear-capable ICBM tests

North Korea launched several short-range rockets this weekend, but the U.S. is about to test an 8000-mile range ICBM

North Korea criticizes U.S. nuclear-capable ICBM tests
James Pearson
James Pearson May 21, 2013
Beijing pressures Pyongyang on Fishermen after online campaign

Beijing pressures Pyongyang on Fishermen after online campaign

"I saw a patrol boat take Liaoning 25222 in the direction of North Korean territorial waters"

Beijing pressures Pyongyang on Fishermen after online campaign
James Pearson
James Pearson May 20, 2013
The Kenneth Bae story: in his own words

The Kenneth Bae story: in his own words

Full translated transcript of Bae's 2009 sermon that details his missionary work in North Korea

The Kenneth Bae story: in his own words
James Pearson
James Pearson May 17, 2013