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Jiwon Song

Jiwon Song is an NK News contributor based in Seoul and studied International Relations at Waseda University.

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Detained S.Korean pastor criticizes ‘NIS puppet’ Christians

Detained S.Korean pastor criticizes ‘NIS puppet’ Christians

Apparently scripted statement accuses NIS of manipulating Christian churches, defaming the North

Detained S.Korean pastor criticizes ‘NIS puppet’ Christians
Jiwon Song January 27, 2016
China against N.Korean measures by the U.S.: Kyodo News

China against N.Korean measures by the U.S.: Kyodo News

China opposes to oil export ban to North Korea for the sake of 'ordinary North Koreans'

China against N.Korean measures by the U.S.: Kyodo News
Jiwon Song January 25, 2016
Japan cites N.Korean threat for deployment of U.S. jets

Japan cites N.Korean threat for deployment of U.S. jets

Pyongyang's fourth nuclear test has solidified Washington-Tokyo alliance, expert says

Japan cites N.Korean threat for deployment of U.S. jets
Jiwon Song January 22, 2016
Overseas workers key to sanctioning N.Korea: think tank

Overseas workers key to sanctioning N.Korea: think tank

Trade in commodities no longer key to how Pyongyang acquires hard currency

Overseas workers key to sanctioning N.Korea: think tank
Jiwon Song January 20, 2016
UN special rapporteur visits Japan to discuss abduction issue

UN special rapporteur visits Japan to discuss abduction issue

Darusman promises more pressure on North Korea to settle abduction issue

UN special rapporteur visits Japan to discuss abduction issue
Jiwon Song January 19, 2016
U.N. postpones training program for N. Korean diplomats: Yonhap

U.N. postpones training program for N. Korean diplomats: Yonhap

Following Davos Forum rejection, UN refuses to train N. Korean intelligence

U.N. postpones training program for N. Korean diplomats: Yonhap
Jiwon Song January 18, 2016
Japan confirms ties with Russia to pressure N.Korea

Japan confirms ties with Russia to pressure N.Korea

Win-win game to resolve security and economic crisis: Expert says

Japan confirms ties with Russia to pressure N.Korea
Jiwon Song January 14, 2016
Park touts effectiveness of propaganda broadcasts at N.Korea

Park touts effectiveness of propaganda broadcasts at N.Korea

South Korean president calls on China to put greater pressure on N. Korea

Park touts effectiveness of propaganda broadcasts at N.Korea
Jiwon Song January 13, 2016
Seoul, Tokyo agree to dramatic changes in defense relations

Seoul, Tokyo agree to dramatic changes in defense relations

South Korea, U.S. and Japan look to boost cooperation on North Korea after nuclear test

Seoul, Tokyo agree to dramatic changes in defense relations
Jiwon Song January 11, 2016
Japan promises ‘firm action’ following N.Korea’s nuke test

Japan promises ‘firm action’ following N.Korea’s nuke test

Sanctions reboot, tightened security policies and improved chances of LDP electoral victories seen

Japan promises ‘firm action’ following N.Korea’s nuke test
Jiwon Song January 8, 2016