April 19, 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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Closed for 15 years, Kaesong area swimming pool reopens

Closed for 15 years, Kaesong area swimming pool reopens

Re-opening of pool area follows closure of nearby joint industrial park

Closed for 15 years, Kaesong area swimming pool reopens
Rob York
Rob York August 22, 2013
Kim Jong Un’s economic, provincial visits on the rise

Kim Jong Un’s economic, provincial visits on the rise

Shift prior to July armistice anniversary celebrations suggests new emphasis

Kim Jong Un’s economic, provincial visits on the rise
Rob York
Rob York August 8, 2013
N. Korean video criticizes S. Korea for OPCON delay request

N. Korean video criticizes S. Korea for OPCON delay request

Uriminzokkiri says delay request shows allies "ambitions to invade the North"

N. Korean video criticizes S. Korea for OPCON delay request
Rob York
Rob York August 2, 2013
North Korean threat helped South Korea to develop – Breen

North Korean threat helped South Korea to develop – Breen

Meet the honorary citizen of Seoul who's seen decades of change in South Korea

North Korean threat helped South Korea to develop – Breen
Rob York
Rob York June 28, 2013
Air Koryo beefs up fleet with Ukrainian-made planes

Air Koryo beefs up fleet with Ukrainian-made planes

Additions come after plans to expand flights between Pyongyang and Beijing

Air Koryo beefs up fleet with Ukrainian-made planes
Rob York
Rob York June 26, 2013
Ex-UN coordinator says sanctions work, despite ‘lukewarm’ Chinese compliance

Ex-UN coordinator says sanctions work, despite ‘lukewarm’ Chinese compliance

Former UN sanctions committee coordinator says DPRK arms trafficking and procurement of materials has been severely hindered

Ex-UN coordinator says sanctions work, despite ‘lukewarm’ Chinese compliance
Rob York
Rob York May 15, 2013
December rocket launch was part of “information battle”

December rocket launch was part of “information battle”

Japanese newspaper says North Korea staged a "a reporting battle" with the launch

December rocket launch was part of “information battle”
Rob York
Rob York May 12, 2013
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