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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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What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling

What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling

Yoon’s ouster could pave way for progressive leadership and ‘pragmatic’ DPRK stance, but political risks remain high

What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 12, 2025
US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism

US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism

Allies decide not to conduct live-fire training after bombing mishap last week, as DPRK slams US ‘hostile policy’

US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism
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Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2025
North Korea launches ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles after US-ROK drills begin

North Korea launches ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles after US-ROK drills begin

Seoul says DPRK fired ‘unidentified’ projectiles toward Yellow Sea amid allies’ large-scale Freedom Shield exercise

North Korea launches ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles after US-ROK drills begin
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2025
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return

USS Carl Vinson will reportedly join trilateral drills, as ROK acting president stresses security ties with US, Japan

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 3, 2025
US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’

US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’

Decision departs from Pyongyang’s preferred language as way to emphasize that DPRK is one developing ‘illegal’ weapons

US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2025
In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’

In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’

Cho Tae-yul leaves open possibility of developing nukes to counter North Korea, changing tone after Trump’s return

In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2025
North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says

North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says

South Korean spy agency still assessing scale of reinforcements after DPRK contingent suffered heavy losses

North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says
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Anton Sokolin | Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2025
Jeongmin Kim: The importance of Track 2 diplomacy on North Korea
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NK News correspondent talks Munich Security Conference and why young Koreans may hold key to peninsula matters

Jeongmin Kim: The importance of Track 2 diplomacy on North Korea
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Opposition leader on DPRK, Russian envoy’s interview and US-Japan nuclear pledge
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NK News’ Jeongmin Kim joins to discuss Lee Jae-myung’s call for dialogue with Pyongyang and Trump-Ishiba meeting

Opposition leader on DPRK, Russian envoy’s interview and US-Japan nuclear pledge
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North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says

North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says

Seoul warns of sanctions violations as ROK spy agency reports on dispatch of DPRK construction workers last year

North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says
Jeongmin Kim
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