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Jeongmin Kim

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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North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official

North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official

Launch not revealed by South Korea at the time as it was deemed part of "regular" training

North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 30, 2020
Russian embassy evacuates 27 citizens from North Korea

Russian embassy evacuates 27 citizens from North Korea

A "continuous ban on movement" and "cancellation of international flights" challenged evacuation efforts, embassy said

Russian embassy evacuates 27 citizens from North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 29, 2020
UNICEF granted sanctions exemptions in order to send COVID-19 aid to North Korea
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UNICEF granted sanctions exemptions in order to send COVID-19 aid to North Korea

UNICEF allowed to ship patient ventilators, oxygen concentrators, resuscitation kits and other items into DPRK

UNICEF granted sanctions exemptions in order to send COVID-19 aid to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 29, 2020
North Korea places new rules on diplomats following suspected COVID-19 case

North Korea places new rules on diplomats following suspected COVID-19 case

Regulations place firm new restrictions on foreign envoys' freedom of movement, public gatherings

North Korea places new rules on diplomats following suspected COVID-19 case
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 28, 2020
JCS: Defector likely went past military barrier and swam towards North Korea

JCS: Defector likely went past military barrier and swam towards North Korea

South Korean military officials admitted that security operations may have "overlooked" DPRK-bound redefections

JCS: Defector likely went past military barrier and swam towards North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 28, 2020
Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19

Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19

Authorities believe that a bag left near the drain likely belongs to a defector surnamed Kim

Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2020
South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
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South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea

The U.N. Security Council granted sanctions exemptions to an NGO trying to protect North Korea's vulnerable livestock

South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 25, 2020
South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August

South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August

North Korea human rights advocates criticize the move, some rejecting request to submit documents for inspection

South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 24, 2020
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 23, 2020
Prospects unclear for 2020 Trump-Kim summit, South Korean prime minister says

Prospects unclear for 2020 Trump-Kim summit, South Korean prime minister says

No government-level "signal" from North Korea regarding inter-Korean COVID-19 quarantine cooperation, Chung says

Prospects unclear for 2020 Trump-Kim summit, South Korean prime minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2020