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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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North Korea planning new international tourism zone at Mt. Kumgang, South says

North Korea planning new international tourism zone at Mt. Kumgang, South says

Pyongyang has asked that South Korean-owned assets be removed from the resort "on an agreed date": MOU

North Korea planning new international tourism zone at Mt. Kumgang, South says
Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

DPRK leader says new tourist site stands in "striking contrast" to Mt. Kumgang facilities

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 24, 2019
North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence

North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence

Ri Sol Ju had not been seen in public since Sino-DPRK summit in June

North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 22, 2019
Still room for U.S. and North Korea to make a deal, Trump suggests

Still room for U.S. and North Korea to make a deal, Trump suggests

President also reiterates his "respect" for Kim Jong Un

Still room for U.S. and North Korea to make a deal, Trump suggests
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 21, 2019
North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system

North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system

Extended plenary meeting held to implement orders handed down by Kim Jong Un last month, KCNA reports

North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 20, 2019
North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says

North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says

"Critically important" that medication order be placed soon, NGO spokesperson tells NK News

North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

North Korean leader hails Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm as a "revolution" in food production

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 17, 2019
Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says

Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says

One deportee may be director of U.S.-sanctioned Korea South-South Cooperation Corp

Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media

Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media

KCNA hails visit as being of "weighty importance" for the country

Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2019
Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw

Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw

Final score 0-0 at empty Kim Il Sung Stadium, as North Korean spectators reportedly not allowed to attend

Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2019
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