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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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Kim Jong Un visits frontline units, orders military to step-up “war-like” drills

Kim Jong Un visits frontline units, orders military to step-up “war-like” drills

Korean People's Army must be prepared for "regular mobilization," DPRK leader says

Kim Jong Un visits frontline units, orders military to step-up “war-like” drills
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 24, 2019
Top North Korean, Russian diplomats agree to expand strategic cooperation: KCNA

Top North Korean, Russian diplomats agree to expand strategic cooperation: KCNA

First vice minister Choe Son Hui currently in Moscow for several rounds of talks with local counterparts

Top North Korean, Russian diplomats agree to expand strategic cooperation: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 21, 2019
Top North Korean diplomat set to hold “strategic dialogue” in Moscow

Top North Korean diplomat set to hold “strategic dialogue” in Moscow

Kremlin may present DPRK with new Sino-Russian proposal for "settlement" of Korean security issues, minister says

Top North Korean diplomat set to hold “strategic dialogue” in Moscow
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 20, 2019
Sweden no longer needed to mediate North Korea-U.S. talks: DPRK diplomat

Sweden no longer needed to mediate North Korea-U.S. talks: DPRK diplomat

Kim Myong Gil urges Stockholm not to act like a "back-seat driver" in nuclear negotiators

Sweden no longer needed to mediate North Korea-U.S. talks: DPRK diplomat
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 19, 2019
In on-the-spot visit, Kim Jong Un slams military officials for mismanagement

In on-the-spot visit, Kim Jong Un slams military officials for mismanagement

Tour of August 25 Fishery Station sees DPRK leader criticize defense ministry, KPA for delays in construction work

In on-the-spot visit, Kim Jong Un slams military officials for mismanagement
No talks with the U.S. while “threats” persist, top North Korean official says

No talks with the U.S. while “threats” persist, top North Korean official says

Kim Yong Chol insists "confidence-building" must precede any negotiations on nuclear issue

No talks with the U.S. while “threats” persist, top North Korean official says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force

Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force

DPRK leader hails "brave" sharpshooters of the Korean People's Army, urges them to become an "invincible" force

Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 17, 2019
South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills

South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills

Move intended to facilitate diplomacy with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of Defense says, denies it's a "concession"

South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA

Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA

"Combat Flight Contest-2019" comes amid growing DPRK complaints over upcoming ROK-U.S. air drills

Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2019
33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says

33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says

Kathmandu also reported to have ordered DPRK-linked businesses be shut down

33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2019
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