April 24, 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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South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea

South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung pitched the idea once again — this time with two potential locations in mind

South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 17, 2020
After a spike in tensions, Seoul says North Korea cooperates ‘in its own way’

After a spike in tensions, Seoul says North Korea cooperates ‘in its own way’

Unification minister’s contentious remarks come as North and South reach two-years since a key military agreement

After a spike in tensions, Seoul says North Korea cooperates ‘in its own way’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2020
No sign of military threat ahead of major North Korean holiday, Seoul says

No sign of military threat ahead of major North Korean holiday, Seoul says

South Korea also shut down Kim Jong Un’s alleged claims that its military is “no match” for his

No sign of military threat ahead of major North Korean holiday, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 15, 2020
North Korea slaps typhoon relief work with more COVID-19 restrictions

North Korea slaps typhoon relief work with more COVID-19 restrictions

North Korea orders workers sent to storm-struck Hamgyong to get medical checkups and to avoid “unnecessary” movement

North Korea slaps typhoon relief work with more COVID-19 restrictions
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 14, 2020
Top officials of the two Koreas and US virtually attend ASEAN Regional Forum

Top officials of the two Koreas and US virtually attend ASEAN Regional Forum

North Korean ambassador to Indonesia An Kwang Il attended in place of foreign minister Ri Son Gwon

Top officials of the two Koreas and US virtually attend ASEAN Regional Forum
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 12, 2020
US and ROK agree to create new consultative group for working-level talks

US and ROK agree to create new consultative group for working-level talks

Top officials from Seoul and Washington also vow to resume talks with North Korea as soon as possible

US and ROK agree to create new consultative group for working-level talks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 11, 2020
Thousands from Pyongyang arrive in Hamgyong to help towns recover from typhoon

Thousands from Pyongyang arrive in Hamgyong to help towns recover from typhoon

The arrival of “elite” party members from the North Korean capital follows Kim Jong Un's open letter call for assistance

Thousands from Pyongyang arrive in Hamgyong to help towns recover from typhoon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 10, 2020
North Korea marks low-key founding anniversary with foreign ambassador meeting

North Korea marks low-key founding anniversary with foreign ambassador meeting

The Russian and Palestinian ambassadors met foreign minister Ri Son Gwon to congratulate the DPRK on its 72nd birthday

North Korea marks low-key founding anniversary with foreign ambassador meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 9, 2020
The violence won’t stop: North Korean women relive sexual assault in South Korea

The violence won’t stop: North Korean women relive sexual assault in South Korea

Women defectors face sex trafficking and violence during their escape. But 1 in 4 face even more violence in the South.

The violence won’t stop: North Korean women relive sexual assault in South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 9, 2020
North Koreans pitch in to rebuild areas devastated by typhoons, state media says

North Koreans pitch in to rebuild areas devastated by typhoons, state media says

Kim Jong Un’s “open letter” calling for helping hands leads to a major public campaign to rebuild what was lost

North Koreans pitch in to rebuild areas devastated by typhoons, state media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 7, 2020
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