April 28, 2024

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Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is the Lead Correspondent at NK News and Editorial Director at KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Kim 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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JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’

JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’

Remarks come as large-scale US-ROK summer drills set for this month, which DPRK has responded to fiercely in past

JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 1, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections

Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections

Kim Yung-ho’s inauguration comes as ministry cuts personnel overseeing dialogue and cooperation with North Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 28, 2023
New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade

New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade

Visiting high-level Russian and Chinese delegations join Kim Jong Un to watch event to mark DPRK’s ‘Victory Day’

New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 28, 2023
Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Confirmation of Kim Yung-ho has stalled over criticism of calls for North Korean regime change and alleged tax evasion

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2023
North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South

North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South

Launch of two short-range projectiles follows DPRK warnings last week against US-ROK military activities

North Korea fires late-night ballistic missiles after US submarine visits South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 25, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary

US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary

Arrival comes after US nuclear missile submarine visited peninsula last week in show of force against North Korea

US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 24, 2023
North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS

North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS

Seoul detects multiple projectiles hours after USS Kentucky reportedly departs Busan port

North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2023
Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change

Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change

At confirmation hearing, opposition accuses Kim Yung-ho of promoting inappropriate ideas on YouTube and dodging taxes

Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2023
US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage

US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage

ROK court records fill out profile of apparent defector Travis King, though his motivations and future remain unclear

US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy July 19, 2023
US nuclear missile submarine visits South Korea for first time in four decades

US nuclear missile submarine visits South Korea for first time in four decades

Visit comes as allies hold inaugural meeting of Nuclear Consultative Group on deterring North Korean use of WMDs

US nuclear missile submarine visits South Korea for first time in four decades
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 18, 2023
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