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Jooheon Kim

Jooheon Kim

Jooheon Kim is a Correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Aju News Corporation where he covered South Korea's economy and tech sectors, K-pop and inter-Korean politics.

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38 North Korean refugees enter South in first quarter, most of them young adults

38 North Korean refugees enter South in first quarter, most of them young adults

Seoul says new arrivals largely left DPRK before pandemic, as North’s border controls continue to limit defections

38 North Korean refugees enter South in first quarter, most of them young adults
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 17, 2025
North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’

North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’

Defense ministry warns that DPRK won’t tolerate such ‘grave provocations,’ as US-ROK forces kick off more air drills

North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 17, 2025
From defector to defender: One lawyer’s fight for North Korean human rights

From defector to defender: One lawyer’s fight for North Korean human rights

In interview, Lee Young-hyeon shares how he became the first DPRK escapee to pass the bar exam in the South

From defector to defender: One lawyer’s fight for North Korean human rights
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 17, 2025
North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

Analysis by ROK think tank highlights DPRK’s windfall from providing troops and arms for war in Ukraine

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 16, 2025
Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Ruling cites violations of privacy laws to justify censorship, amid official sensitivity about DPRK support for war

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 15, 2025
Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens

Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens

Seoul is trying to help escapees to break into food industry, as discrimination and cultural differences pose challenges

Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 15, 2025
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

Recognition boosts Pyongyang’s efforts to promote mountain as both geological treasure and sacred symbol of Kim dynasty

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 14, 2025
South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally

South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally

Move following Assad’s fall ends a decades-long diplomatic freeze and undercuts DPRK’s position in Middle East

South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 11, 2025
Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea

Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea

Participants in Pyongyang marathon share impressions of a ‘modern’ city and ‘curious’ people after first race in 6 years

Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 11, 2025
ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea

ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea

Cargo ship was seized by Busan Coast Guard after falsely reporting its whereabouts and traveling to Wonsan Port

ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jooheon Kim April 8, 2025