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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 claims cancer-curing nano-tech medicine

N.Korea claims cancer-curing nano-tech medicine

Expert: Pyongyang uses misleading 'nano-tech' definition, seeks to prove effective medical industry

N.Korea claims cancer-curing nano-tech medicine
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 10, 2015
S. Korea ups compensation for injured troops

S. Korea ups compensation for injured troops

Poor treatment in military hospitals forces servicemen into private ones with limited compensation

S. Korea ups compensation for injured troops
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 9, 2015
N. Korea warns of ‘cunning’ American missionaries

N. Korea warns of ‘cunning’ American missionaries

Activists worried what 'missionary spies' claim will mean for humanitarian work in the North

N. Korea warns of ‘cunning’ American missionaries
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 6, 2015
French news agency AFP to open Pyongyang Bureau

French news agency AFP to open Pyongyang Bureau

AFP Pyongyang might bring unexpected outcomes, says former high ranking official in Seoul

French news agency AFP to open Pyongyang Bureau
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 5, 2015
‘Pyongyang Speed’ touted as finished scientist street revealed

‘Pyongyang Speed’ touted as finished scientist street revealed

'Profit' motive might be behind the speedy pace of construction, says analyst

‘Pyongyang Speed’ touted as finished scientist street revealed
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 4, 2015
N. Korea denies involvement in S. Korean textbook opposition

N. Korea denies involvement in S. Korean textbook opposition

S. Korean ruling party lawmaker also warns against overusing anti-North message

N. Korea denies involvement in S. Korean textbook opposition
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 2, 2015
North and South Korea hold workers union soccer matches

North and South Korea hold workers union soccer matches

More doors to inter-Korean exchanges should be opened, says June 15 South Korean Committee  

North and South Korea hold workers union soccer matches
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 30, 2015
N. Korean singing group covers ‘Oh! Susana’ live

N. Korean singing group covers ‘Oh! Susana’ live

Observers see recent moves by N.Korean regime to allow more foreign cultural exposure

N. Korean singing group covers ‘Oh! Susana’ live
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 29, 2015
Veterans: S.Korean Special Forces can’t infiltrate North Korea

Veterans: S.Korean Special Forces can’t infiltrate North Korea

ROKA-SF lacks the equipment basics required to reach North Korea quickly, carry out its mission and return alive

Veterans: S.Korean Special Forces can’t infiltrate North Korea
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 22, 2015
Separated families from S. Korea arrive at Mount Kumgang

Separated families from S. Korea arrive at Mount Kumgang

Families will have 12 hours over three days to meet with relatives from over the border

Separated families from S. Korea arrive at Mount Kumgang
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 20, 2015