May 04, 2024

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James Pearson

James Pearson was the NK News Seoul Correspondent.

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Individual identified in leaked UN report is East Wing owner

Individual identified in leaked UN report is East Wing owner

“I have all documents proving that I am not involved in this story and I am innocent."

Individual identified in leaked UN report is East Wing owner
James Pearson
James Pearson May 17, 2013
North Korea offered Kaesong talks on May 3

North Korea offered Kaesong talks on May 3

Non-disclosure of North's offer causes controversy in Seoul

North Korea offered Kaesong talks on May 3
James Pearson
James Pearson May 16, 2013
New UN report argues sanctions working, calls for expansion

New UN report argues sanctions working, calls for expansion

Report suggests addition of several DPRK entities to blacklisted group

New UN report argues sanctions working, calls for expansion
James Pearson
James Pearson May 15, 2013
Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists

Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists

Day trips will be possible, but overnight stays remain off-limits: source

Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists
James Pearson
James Pearson May 14, 2013
U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”

U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”

Calls for dialogue contradict the aggressive message sent by military exercises, Pyongyang argues

U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”
James Pearson
James Pearson May 13, 2013
Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”

Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”

KCNA also lists "propaganda materials" held by Bae, including National Geographic film

Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”
James Pearson
James Pearson May 10, 2013
Detained American was missionary dispatched to China

Detained American was missionary dispatched to China

“I knew that Jesus wanted me to be a ‘channel’ to the North”

Detained American was missionary dispatched to China
James Pearson
James Pearson May 6, 2013
NK News investigation reveals dark past of U.S. pro-DPRK groups

NK News investigation reveals dark past of U.S. pro-DPRK groups

8-month investigation exposes support for terrorism and white supremacy by pro-North U.S. groups

NK News investigation reveals dark past of U.S. pro-DPRK groups
James Pearson
James Pearson May 6, 2013
Kenneth Bae sentenced to 15 years hard labor

Kenneth Bae sentenced to 15 years hard labor

Jimmy Carter has "no plans" to visit Pyongyang and recuse detained American

Kenneth Bae sentenced to 15 years hard labor
James Pearson
James Pearson May 2, 2013
Crew of Missing North Korean Cargo Ship Found Dead in Japan

Crew of Missing North Korean Cargo Ship Found Dead in Japan

Deceased crew member found with 'metal tube' containing pictures of Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung

Crew of Missing North Korean Cargo Ship Found Dead in Japan
James Pearson
James Pearson April 29, 2013