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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 implements remote forest fire monitoring system

N. Korea implements remote forest fire monitoring system

Poor electricity access in the North will prevent further development, says S. Korean Forest Service

N. Korea implements remote forest fire monitoring system
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 7, 2015
School life of Pyongyang Foreigners’ School revealed in video

School life of Pyongyang Foreigners’ School revealed in video

Quality of education has improved, but propaganda on Kims remained constant

School life of Pyongyang Foreigners’ School revealed in video
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 4, 2015
Rumors of bombing attempt on Kim Jong Un spread in N.Korea

Rumors of bombing attempt on Kim Jong Un spread in N.Korea

S.Korean explosives expert casts doubt, saying episode a rumor or a setup to win leader's favor

Rumors of bombing attempt on Kim Jong Un spread in N.Korea
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 4, 2015
S.Korean Assembly cuts funds for military programs

S.Korean Assembly cuts funds for military programs

Experts site lack of transparency on spy satellite plan, UAV communication insecurity

S.Korean Assembly cuts funds for military programs
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 3, 2015
Kim Jong Un’s aunt, her husband sue defectors for defamation

Kim Jong Un’s aunt, her husband sue defectors for defamation

Rumors prompting suit dealt with Kim Jong Nam ouster, use of ruling family funds for plastic surgery

Kim Jong Un’s aunt, her husband sue defectors for defamation
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 2, 2015
S. Korean Catholics visit N. Korea to promote cooperation

S. Korean Catholics visit N. Korea to promote cooperation

Bishops, staff head North to discuss additional exchanges, repair to Pyongyang cathedral

S. Korean Catholics visit N. Korea to promote cooperation
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 1, 2015
N. Korean defectors start work as S.Korean civil servants

N. Korean defectors start work as S.Korean civil servants

Breakthrough in defector employment comes as most refugees struggle to find work

N. Korean defectors start work as S.Korean civil servants
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 30, 2015
N. Korea conducts failed SLBM launch

N. Korea conducts failed SLBM launch

Failed launch part of development process, unlikely to derail inter-Korean talks

N. Korea conducts failed SLBM launch
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 28, 2015
Researchers: Predictions of N.Korean collapse ‘wishful thinking’

Researchers: Predictions of N.Korean collapse ‘wishful thinking’

Cellphones in the North help citizens, but also help government surveillance, expert notes

Researchers: Predictions of N.Korean collapse ‘wishful thinking’
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 26, 2015
S. Korean lawmakers agreed on North Korean Human Rights Act

S. Korean lawmakers agreed on North Korean Human Rights Act

Details on when the act would be enacted in what form have not been decided, committee staff say

S. Korean lawmakers agreed on North Korean Human Rights Act
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 25, 2015
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