December 05, 2023

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Lina Park

Lina Park is a news trainee at NK News. She previously researched North Korean human rights issues at Hanvoice and South Korean foreign relations at the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada.

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China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission

China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission

Beijing’s claim comes after Ottawa said Chinese jets harassed its surveillance aircraft in international airspace

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North Korea shines light on teacher protests in Seoul in bid to smear South

North Korea shines light on teacher protests in Seoul in bid to smear South

Experts say propaganda focusing on social unrest seeks to capitalize on Yoon’s unpopularity and paint ROK as backward

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How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy

How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy

Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary

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ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students

ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students

Authorities say pastor runs school for defectors, and he is reportedly known for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape

ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students
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Ifang Bremer | Lina Park August 9, 2023