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Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is Executive Director at Korea Risk Group, based in Seoul. She covers inter-Korean relations and North and South Korean foreign and military affairs. Kim has covered the 2022 ROK presidential election on the ground, and prior to joining NK News, she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C. and Reuters news agency’s Seoul bureau.

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US to drop charges against Sue Mi Terry, expert accused of aiding Seoul spies

US to drop charges against Sue Mi Terry, expert accused of aiding Seoul spies

Under deal, North Korea expert admits to accepting gifts but not to working at South Korea’s direction

US to drop charges against Sue Mi Terry, expert accused of aiding Seoul spies
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 14, 2026
Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong

Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong

Leader’s sister calls offer of ‘shabby items’ an ‘insult’ and claims South falsely accused DPRK of medical shortages

Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 8, 2026
North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says

North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says

In interview, Yu Yong-weon calls for removing mines at six sites near Sept. 21 explosion and stronger countermeasures

North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 8, 2026
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026

North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | NK Pro October 2, 2026
Buried missile facilities, mystery telecom site and North Korea’s naval buildup
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Buried missile facilities, mystery telecom site and North Korea’s naval buildup

Colin Zwirko talks unusual construction, possible satellite infrastructure and renewed work at a long-stalled naval base

Buried missile facilities, mystery telecom site and North Korea’s naval buildup
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim | NK News August 12, 2026
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS

The launch comes roughly five months after the last known SRBM test, when North Korea launched around 10 such missiles

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 6, 2026
Lee visits island North Korea shelled, calls for deterrent to ‘overwhelm’ enemy

Lee visits island North Korea shelled, calls for deterrent to ‘overwhelm’ enemy

ROK president was briefed on Chinese ships near disputed maritime border but did not address Pyongyang’s NLL claims

Lee visits island North Korea shelled, calls for deterrent to ‘overwhelm’ enemy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 24, 2026
Award-winning Korea studies scholar accused of using AI-fabricated citations

Award-winning Korea studies scholar accused of using AI-fabricated citations

Two academics confirm they did not write works attributed to them in recent journal article by Aram Hur

Award-winning Korea studies scholar accused of using AI-fabricated citations
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 22, 2026
Acquittal upheld for Seoul official accused of covering up North Korean shooting

Acquittal upheld for Seoul official accused of covering up North Korean shooting

Court finds former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon responded properly to 2020 killing of fisheries official

Acquittal upheld for Seoul official accused of covering up North Korean shooting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 16, 2026
Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules

Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules

Ex-president sentenced to 30 years in prison for endangering military and citizens through drone flights over Pyongyang

Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 12, 2026
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