April 28, 2024

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Rob York

Rob York is director for regional affairs at the Pacific Forum. He previously worked as a production editor for The South China Morning Post and chief editor of NK News. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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China lodges complaint after N. Korean soldier kills 4

China lodges complaint after N. Korean soldier kills 4

Apparent army deserter unconscious after being shot by Chinese authorities

China lodges complaint after N. Korean soldier kills 4
Rob York
Rob York January 5, 2015
N. Korea criticizes new U.S. sanctions

N. Korea criticizes new U.S. sanctions

Pyongyang again denies hacking, calls measures the result of 'inveterate' U.S. hostility

N. Korea criticizes new U.S. sanctions
Rob York
Rob York January 5, 2015
The Camp 14 Project: Today Nova Scotia, tomorrow the world

The Camp 14 Project: Today Nova Scotia, tomorrow the world

Mind behind class-project-turned-demonstration sets sights on international awareness of N. Korean human rights

The Camp 14 Project: Today Nova Scotia, tomorrow the world
Rob York
Rob York January 4, 2015
Defectors value their freedom but miss their homes

Defectors value their freedom but miss their homes

Saddened by discrimination, defectors see limited options for changing the North substantially

Defectors value their freedom but miss their homes
Rob York
Rob York January 2, 2015
Firm briefs FBI on Sony hack, doubts NK involvement

Firm briefs FBI on Sony hack, doubts NK involvement

Cyber intelligence company sees involvement from Sony employee in incident

Firm briefs FBI on Sony hack, doubts NK involvement
Rob York
Rob York December 30, 2014
Organizations plan to send ‘Interview’ copies into the North

Organizations plan to send ‘Interview’ copies into the North

Anti-Pyongyang activists hoping for launch of 100,000 copies sometime in January

Organizations plan to send ‘Interview’ copies into the North
Rob York
Rob York December 29, 2014
South to pursue talks over Kaesong wages

South to pursue talks over Kaesong wages

No date yet for discussions to resolve issue of Pyongyang's unilateral increase

South to pursue talks over Kaesong wages
Rob York
Rob York December 26, 2014
AP made deal to distribute NK propaganda – sources

AP made deal to distribute NK propaganda – sources

Stipulations preventing independent reporting may explain non-coverage of major events

AP made deal to distribute NK propaganda – sources
Rob York
Rob York December 24, 2014
Security Council adds N. Korean rights to agenda

Security Council adds N. Korean rights to agenda

China objects, calls UNSC improper place for human rights discussions

Security Council adds N. Korean rights to agenda
Rob York
Rob York December 23, 2014
General Assembly formally recommends ICC referral

General Assembly formally recommends ICC referral

Number of nations supporting human rights measure up since last month

General Assembly formally recommends ICC referral
Rob York
Rob York December 19, 2014
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