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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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Report: N. Korea’s suicide rate tops South’s

Report: N. Korea’s suicide rate tops South’s

Unlike most countries, North Korea's suicide rate appears to break down evenly among men, women

Report: N. Korea’s suicide rate tops South’s
Rob York
Rob York September 5, 2014
UFG drills a stumbling block to reunification: state media

UFG drills a stumbling block to reunification: state media

N. Korean paper claims S. Koreans will resist 'doing harm to compatriots'

UFG drills a stumbling block to reunification: state media
Rob York
Rob York September 3, 2014
Black market cash: The real value of N. Korean won

Black market cash: The real value of N. Korean won

Differences in official, unofficial exchange rates can lead to confusing economic reports

Black market cash: The real value of N. Korean won
Rob York
Rob York September 1, 2014
North Korea launches projectile from east coast

North Korea launches projectile from east coast

Launch comes after Pyongyang nixes cheerleader squad's Asian Games visit

North Korea launches projectile from east coast
Rob York
Rob York September 1, 2014
Why Seoul shrugs at U.S.-led missile defense

Why Seoul shrugs at U.S.-led missile defense

China's concerns, economics matters and benefits of self-reliance dampen South Korea's interest in THAAD missile defense system

Why Seoul shrugs at U.S.-led missile defense
Rob York
Rob York August 29, 2014
Report: Upgraded rocket arsenal may be coming

Report: Upgraded rocket arsenal may be coming

Activity at launching station indicates preparations for bigger, longer-range vehicles

Report: Upgraded rocket arsenal may be coming
Rob York
Rob York August 25, 2014
N. Korea threatens nuclear strike in response to UFG

N. Korea threatens nuclear strike in response to UFG

Statement continues North's criticism of U.S., S. Korean 'tailored deterrence' strategy

N. Korea threatens nuclear strike in response to UFG
Rob York
Rob York August 22, 2014
Paper: North Korea moves tank divisions to province bordering China

Paper: North Korea moves tank divisions to province bordering China

Chosun Ilbo reports fears of 'betrayal'; paper has history of anonymously sourced reports

Paper: North Korea moves tank divisions to province bordering China
Rob York
Rob York August 21, 2014
Pope Francis calls for inter-Korean forgiveness, reconciliation

Pope Francis calls for inter-Korean forgiveness, reconciliation

Seoul Unification Ministry invites Pyongyang to high-level dialogue, which may include discussions over sanctions

Pope Francis calls for inter-Korean forgiveness, reconciliation
Rob York
Rob York August 19, 2014
N. Koreans will receive S. Korean delegation, honor Kim Dae-jung

N. Koreans will receive S. Korean delegation, honor Kim Dae-jung

Pyongyang continues to show respect for conciliatory former president after decline in relations

N. Koreans will receive S. Korean delegation, honor Kim Dae-jung
Rob York
Rob York August 15, 2014
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