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Oliver Hotham

Oliver Hotham was an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. Follow him on Twitter.

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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. citizen says he snuck into North Korea, was imprisoned in 2015

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. citizen says he snuck into North Korea, was imprisoned in 2015

American who crossed into the DPRK illegally four years ago tells his story for the first time

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. citizen says he snuck into North Korea, was imprisoned in 2015
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham December 24, 2019
$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations

$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations

Several DPRK-run restaurants also shut down, though it's unclear for how long

$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 17, 2019
Top U.S. envoy on North Korea to visit Seoul on Sunday, South Korea says

Top U.S. envoy on North Korea to visit Seoul on Sunday, South Korea says

Biegun set to meet local counterparts as Washington scrambles to resuscitate flagging diplomacy with Pyongyang

Top U.S. envoy on North Korea to visit Seoul on Sunday, South Korea says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 13, 2019
Kim Kwang Sop, North Korean ambassador to Austria since 1993, wraps up posting

Kim Kwang Sop, North Korean ambassador to Austria since 1993, wraps up posting

Long-time DPRK envoy in Europe suffering from health issues, NK News understands

Kim Kwang Sop, North Korean ambassador to Austria since 1993, wraps up posting
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 13, 2019
North Korea, condemning recent UNSC meeting, warns of looming “countermeasure”

North Korea, condemning recent UNSC meeting, warns of looming “countermeasure”

Foreign ministry spokesperson reiterates Pyongyang now has "nothing to lose"

North Korea, condemning recent UNSC meeting, warns of looming “countermeasure”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 12, 2019
North Korea has “nothing to lose,” top official warns Trump as tensions mount

North Korea has “nothing to lose,” top official warns Trump as tensions mount

Kim Yong Chol condemns "abnormal and irrational" U.S. President in new statement

North Korea has “nothing to lose,” top official warns Trump as tensions mount
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 9, 2019
UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
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UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges

Equipment set to help North Korean women in childbirth and treat flood victims, among other projects

UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 9, 2019
U.S. has plenty of options should North Korea not denuclearize, official says

U.S. has plenty of options should North Korea not denuclearize, official says

As tensions mount, National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien says U.S. seeks "peaceful resolution" to DPRK issue

U.S. has plenty of options should North Korea not denuclearize, official says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 8, 2019
North Korea no longer willing to discuss denuclearization with U.S., envoy says

North Korea no longer willing to discuss denuclearization with U.S., envoy says

Pyongyang has no need for "lengthy talks" with Washington: Kim Song

North Korea no longer willing to discuss denuclearization with U.S., envoy says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 7, 2019
North Korea hails “very important” test at satellite launching ground

North Korea hails “very important” test at satellite launching ground

Results of test set to enhance the "strategic position" of the DPRK, Academy of the National Defence Science says

North Korea hails “very important” test at satellite launching ground
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham December 7, 2019
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