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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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Independence, security, socialism – N. Korea’s view of human rights

Independence, security, socialism – N. Korea’s view of human rights

Pyongyang’s self-analysis contains obvious falsehoods but a revealing look at its outlook

Independence, security, socialism – N. Korea’s view of human rights
Rob York
Rob York September 30, 2014
U.S. N. Korea rep to meet Asian counterparts

U.S. N. Korea rep to meet Asian counterparts

Visit to Japan, China and S. Korea announced but includes few specifics

U.S. N. Korea rep to meet Asian counterparts
Rob York
Rob York September 26, 2014
N. Korea seized Chinese fishing boat, demanded fine – media

N. Korea seized Chinese fishing boat, demanded fine – media

Expert calls for clearer guidelines on shared use of waterways to prevent future incidents

N. Korea seized Chinese fishing boat, demanded fine – media
Rob York
Rob York September 24, 2014
Lawmakers propose lifting May 24 sanctions – Yonhap

Lawmakers propose lifting May 24 sanctions – Yonhap

Bill suggested by opposition lawmakers cannot pass without ruling party support

Lawmakers propose lifting May 24 sanctions – Yonhap
Rob York
Rob York September 22, 2014
North Korean boat crosses maritime border

North Korean boat crosses maritime border

Brief incursion ends after S. Korean navy fires warning shots

North Korean boat crosses maritime border
Rob York
Rob York September 19, 2014
U.S. wants talks on envoy to seek detainees’ release

U.S. wants talks on envoy to seek detainees’ release

North has accepted, then revoked previous invitations for envoy on prisoner release

U.S. wants talks on envoy to seek detainees’ release
Rob York
Rob York September 17, 2014
N. Korea suggests Tokyo meet with abduction ‘survivors’

N. Korea suggests Tokyo meet with abduction ‘survivors’

Paper reports offer as Japan PM ups pressure on Pyongyang

N. Korea suggests Tokyo meet with abduction ‘survivors’
Rob York
Rob York September 15, 2014
Seoul, U.S. to discuss OPCON transfer next week

Seoul, U.S. to discuss OPCON transfer next week

Seoul still pushing for delay in transfer of wartime military control, currently set for 2015

Seoul, U.S. to discuss OPCON transfer next week
Rob York
Rob York September 12, 2014
N. Korea will seek improved S. Korea ties – premier

N. Korea will seek improved S. Korea ties – premier

Pak Pong Ju's statement contains no specifics; North shows cyclical approach toward inter-Korean relations

N. Korea will seek improved S. Korea ties – premier
Rob York
Rob York September 10, 2014
Matthew Miller to be tried next Sunday: KCNA

Matthew Miller to be tried next Sunday: KCNA

Announcement of trial comes less than a week after interview pleading for help

Matthew Miller to be tried next Sunday: KCNA
Rob York
Rob York September 8, 2014
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