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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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The perils of predicting Pyongyang purges

The perils of predicting Pyongyang purges

NIS intelligence failures often mean false reports, says observer

The perils of predicting Pyongyang purges
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 5, 2013
N. Korea is among most corrupt nations on earth, says NGO

N. Korea is among most corrupt nations on earth, says NGO

Lead researcher says "corruption has permeated the entire society"

N. Korea is among most corrupt nations on earth, says NGO
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 4, 2013
Putin signs off on decree enforcing N. Korea sanctions

Putin signs off on decree enforcing N. Korea sanctions

Presidential decree significantly limits Russia business with N. Korea

Putin signs off on decree enforcing N. Korea sanctions
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 3, 2013
North Korean detainees in Panama not set to be released

North Korean detainees in Panama not set to be released

Fate of the 35 crewmen of the Chong Chon Gang unknown

North Korean detainees in Panama not set to be released
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 29, 2013
Davies: U.S. making “every effort” to release Newman

Davies: U.S. making “every effort” to release Newman

Special envoy also mentions Kenneth Bae case

Davies: U.S. making “every effort” to release Newman
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 23, 2013
N. Korea marks Yeonpyeong anniversary with threats to attack presidential palace

N. Korea marks Yeonpyeong anniversary with threats to attack presidential palace

Expert says report "fully conveys the sheer nastiness of the DPRK"

N. Korea marks Yeonpyeong anniversary with threats to attack presidential palace
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 22, 2013
Swedish company “lovebombs” Pyongyang with underwear

Swedish company “lovebombs” Pyongyang with underwear

Human rights expert claims move "out of sync with North Korea's reality"

Swedish company “lovebombs” Pyongyang with underwear
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 20, 2013
Amid missile deal rumor, N. Korea & Egypt sign cultural cooperation plan

Amid missile deal rumor, N. Korea & Egypt sign cultural cooperation plan

N. Korea - Egypt relations strengthen as U.S. distances itself from new government

Amid missile deal rumor, N. Korea & Egypt sign cultural cooperation plan
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 20, 2013
North Korea denies involvement in Syria conflict

North Korea denies involvement in Syria conflict

Spokesperson says allegations are designed to 'tarnish' DPRK's reputation

North Korea denies involvement in Syria conflict
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 16, 2013
Park, Putin agree to promote Trans-Korea railway

Park, Putin agree to promote Trans-Korea railway

Expert calls deal meaningless without Pyongyang's involvement

Park, Putin agree to promote Trans-Korea railway
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 14, 2013