April 19, 2024

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Kelly Kasulis

Kelly Kasulis was the Managing Editor of NK News, based in Seoul. She previously covered North and South Korea for Public Radio International, Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg Industry, Mic and many others. Follow Kelly on Twitter.

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Russia’s embassy in North Korea doubts that Pyongyang bought COVID-19 vaccine

Russia’s embassy in North Korea doubts that Pyongyang bought COVID-19 vaccine

Russia's Embassy in the DPRK said that media reports about Pyongyang buying a vaccine from Moscow are "questionable"

Russia’s embassy in North Korea doubts that Pyongyang bought COVID-19 vaccine
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 15, 2020
Despite uproar, Seoul passes law that can send North Korea activists to prison

Despite uproar, Seoul passes law that can send North Korea activists to prison

Legal experts and human rights groups worry that the new law is too sweeping and infringes on free speech

Despite uproar, Seoul passes law that can send North Korea activists to prison
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 14, 2020
Disappointed but hopeful, Biegun urges Pyongyang to prep diplomacy plan for 2021

Disappointed but hopeful, Biegun urges Pyongyang to prep diplomacy plan for 2021

The US deputy secretary of state made a candid speech on North Korea, reiterating an offer on sanctions and development

Disappointed but hopeful, Biegun urges Pyongyang to prep diplomacy plan for 2021
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 10, 2020
South Korean governor wants to make shoes and auto parts with North Korea again

South Korean governor wants to make shoes and auto parts with North Korea again

Gyeonggi province vice governor for peace, Lee Jae-gang, urges Seoul and Pyongyang to reopen Kaesong Industrial Complex

South Korean governor wants to make shoes and auto parts with North Korea again
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 9, 2020
US deputy secretary of state to meet top South Korean security officials

US deputy secretary of state to meet top South Korean security officials

Biegun started off his trip to Seoul with words of praise, but the most intense meetings have yet to come

US deputy secretary of state to meet top South Korean security officials
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 9, 2020
South Korea holds out hope for a ‘U-turn’ with North Korea in 2021

South Korea holds out hope for a ‘U-turn’ with North Korea in 2021

Unification minister Lee In-young talks COVID-19, working with Biden and winning Pyongyang back in the new year

South Korea holds out hope for a ‘U-turn’ with North Korea in 2021
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 7, 2020
Gift guide: Books on North Korea for the casual reader to the diehard enthusiast

Gift guide: Books on North Korea for the casual reader to the diehard enthusiast

Several new books came out this year, and all of them offer a fresh look at what’s going on in Pyongyang and beyond

Gift guide: Books on North Korea for the casual reader to the diehard enthusiast
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 7, 2020
Human Rights Watch decries bill that could jail North Korea activists

Human Rights Watch decries bill that could jail North Korea activists

The South Korean bill could fine leafleting activists up to $27,200 or jail them for up to three years

Human Rights Watch decries bill that could jail North Korea activists
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 4, 2020
South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights

South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights

The 2005 U.N. resolution was renewed for the 16th year in a row on Wednesday

South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 19, 2020
US forces successfully intercept and destroy ICBM-like target during test run

US forces successfully intercept and destroy ICBM-like target during test run

The test came just weeks after North Korea debuted a new ICBM, but the US Missile Defense Agency didn't mention the DPRK

US forces successfully intercept and destroy ICBM-like target during test run
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 17, 2020
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