April 24, 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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North Korea aid and engagement mapped by U.S. researcher

North Korea aid and engagement mapped by U.S. researcher

Map organized by province, allowing users opportunity to see what work has been done, as well as where and when

North Korea aid and engagement mapped by U.S. researcher
Rob York
Rob York October 16, 2013
U.S. negotiators say no to nuclear power recognition for NK

U.S. negotiators say no to nuclear power recognition for NK

Former American envoys to North favor other types of ‘carrots’ in dealing with Pyongyang

U.S. negotiators say no to nuclear power recognition for NK
Rob York
Rob York October 10, 2013
Inter-Korean meeting at Energy Congress falls through

Inter-Korean meeting at Energy Congress falls through

After accepting invite, North Korea pulls delegation from Daegu conference for vague reasons

Inter-Korean meeting at Energy Congress falls through
Rob York
Rob York October 7, 2013
Source: Bae, other Christians in North Korea used caution

Source: Bae, other Christians in North Korea used caution

Missionaries typically avoid direct references to their religion, government

Source: Bae, other Christians in North Korea used caution
Rob York
Rob York October 7, 2013
Will change in Iran’s tune affect North Korea?

Will change in Iran’s tune affect North Korea?

Experts say differences in political systems, nuclear programs make NK breakthrough less likely

Will change in Iran’s tune affect North Korea?
Rob York
Rob York October 3, 2013
Re-defectors blame poor living conditions for their return

Re-defectors blame poor living conditions for their return

After short stay in the South, former refugees claim warm welcome in N. Korea

Re-defectors blame poor living conditions for their return
Rob York
Rob York October 1, 2013
N.Korea attacks S.Korean think-tank over collapse scenarios

N.Korea attacks S.Korean think-tank over collapse scenarios

Asan Institute attacked over regime collapse speculation

N.Korea attacks S.Korean think-tank over collapse scenarios
Rob York
Rob York September 30, 2013
Investigation shows Burma, N. Korea military ties still exist

Investigation shows Burma, N. Korea military ties still exist

NK News investigation finds that discrete methods hide continued arms trade

Investigation shows Burma, N. Korea military ties still exist
Rob York
Rob York September 25, 2013
Kim Jong Un orders refurb. of largest stadium in world

Kim Jong Un orders refurb. of largest stadium in world

Instruction comes one month after UN announces $98M shortfall in North Korean aid

Kim Jong Un orders refurb. of largest stadium in world
Rob York
Rob York September 25, 2013
Riding across the Koreas by motorbike: a historic journey

Riding across the Koreas by motorbike: a historic journey

New Zealanders share lessons gathered during their historic trip across the DMZ

Riding across the Koreas by motorbike: a historic journey
Rob York
Rob York September 3, 2013