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JH Ahn

JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.

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N. Korea calls Strategic Patience ‘completely defeated’

N. Korea calls Strategic Patience ‘completely defeated’

Current U.S. policy one of the reasons for nuclear test - Rodong Sinmun

N. Korea calls Strategic Patience ‘completely defeated’
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 7, 2016
First N.Korean-made subway car makes symbolic run

First N.Korean-made subway car makes symbolic run

Repeated emphasis on 'building strength by one’s self' indicates direction of country's economy

First N.Korean-made subway car makes symbolic run
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 3, 2016
Footage of Pyongyang blackout captured

Footage of Pyongyang blackout captured

N. Korea’s power shortage will not be resolved anytime soon, says expert

Footage of Pyongyang blackout captured
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 31, 2015
N.Korean news ranks top 10 S.Korean stories of 2015

N.Korean news ranks top 10 S.Korean stories of 2015

Report includes numerous claims of South Korean 'human rights' violations

N.Korean news ranks top 10 S.Korean stories of 2015
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 30, 2015
Pyongyang introduces rose-themed luxury spa

Pyongyang introduces rose-themed luxury spa

New amenities symbolize Pyongyang’s expanded home market, 'capitalistic ways,' says researcher

Pyongyang introduces rose-themed luxury spa
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 29, 2015
North Korea urges Seoul to dismantle concrete obstacles

North Korea urges Seoul to dismantle concrete obstacles

Due to their high strategic value, Seoul will not remove barriers, says expert

North Korea urges Seoul to dismantle concrete obstacles
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 28, 2015
N. Korea warns Canada not to interfere with pastor’s sentence

N. Korea warns Canada not to interfere with pastor’s sentence

State is purposefully using Lim’s case to send political message, says expert

N. Korea warns Canada not to interfere with pastor’s sentence
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 23, 2015
Findings on N.Korea’s August shelling won’t be shared: UNC

Findings on N.Korea’s August shelling won’t be shared: UNC

Progressive lawmaker, newspaper lambaste decision not to make report's findings public

Findings on N.Korea’s August shelling won’t be shared: UNC
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 22, 2015
Russian company to introduce fast food chains in Pyongyang
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Russian company to introduce fast food chains in Pyongyang

Russia's economic cooperation with N. Korea will deepen in long term, says researcher

Russian company to introduce fast food chains in Pyongyang
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 21, 2015
Number of S. Koreans visiting North Korea increases sharply

Number of S. Koreans visiting North Korea increases sharply

South Korean citizens heading North Korea border jumps after August 25, most since 2010  

Number of S. Koreans visiting North Korea increases sharply
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 18, 2015
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