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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 warns of “painful” consequences for South Korea as tensions mount

North Korea warns of “painful” consequences for South Korea as tensions mount

Head of DPRK's United Front Department dismisses ROK efforts to stop anti-regime leaflets being sent North as insincere

North Korea warns of “painful” consequences for South Korea as tensions mount
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 12, 2020
North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development

North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development

In statement marking two years since the Singapore summit, foreign minister says relations have "shifted into despair"

North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 11, 2020
South Korea calls on activists to stop sending anti-regime leaflets to the North

South Korea calls on activists to stop sending anti-regime leaflets to the North

Remarks follow North's threats to withdraw from inter-Korean military agreement should "anti-DPRK" activities continue

South Korea calls on activists to stop sending anti-regime leaflets to the North
Stop activists sending leaflets into North Korea, Kim Yo Jong warns South

Stop activists sending leaflets into North Korea, Kim Yo Jong warns South

Pyongyang could withdraw from inter-Korean military accord should "anti-DPRK" activity not stop, leader's sister says

Stop activists sending leaflets into North Korea, Kim Yo Jong warns South
Inter-Korean laws don’t ban North Korean YouTubers: Seoul’s unification ministry

Inter-Korean laws don’t ban North Korean YouTubers: Seoul’s unification ministry

Seoul working with "relevant authorities" on response to social media-friendly propaganda from Pyongyang

Inter-Korean laws don’t ban North Korean YouTubers: Seoul’s unification ministry
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 2, 2020
UK embassy in Pyongyang closes, resident diplomats evacuated from North Korea

UK embassy in Pyongyang closes, resident diplomats evacuated from North Korea

Move reportedly linked to DPRK government's coronavirus-prevention measures

UK embassy in Pyongyang closes, resident diplomats evacuated from North Korea
U.S. could build trust with North Korea by following South’s lead: Brooks

U.S. could build trust with North Korea by following South’s lead: Brooks

In interview with NK News podcast, former USFK chief suggests U.S. take a more conciliatory approach in talks with DPRK

U.S. could build trust with North Korea by following South’s lead: Brooks
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 25, 2020
No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says

No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says

Russian ambassador to DPRK says he is "inclined to trust" Pyongyang's statistics

No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 20, 2020
North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says

North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says

Foreigners in DPRK now permitted to visit several previously-restricted department stores, MFA tells diplomats

North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 18, 2020
What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”

What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”

A new online series, produced in-country, could represent a bold new style for Pyongyang's propaganda operations

What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”
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