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Seungmock Oh

Seungmock Oh was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul.

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U.S. open to talks, but North Korea not “credible”: Tillerson

U.S. open to talks, but North Korea not “credible”: Tillerson

Secretary of State says Pyongyang "knows our channels are open"

U.S. open to talks, but North Korea not “credible”: Tillerson
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 16, 2018
N. Korean embassy “hotel” nears completion in Beijing, pictures show

N. Korean embassy “hotel” nears completion in Beijing, pictures show

Sources previously suggested project could be used as guesthouse for visiting DPRK citizens

N. Korean embassy “hotel” nears completion in Beijing, pictures show
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 16, 2018
Two Koreas to hold January 17 talks on DPRK PyeongChang participation

Two Koreas to hold January 17 talks on DPRK PyeongChang participation

Seoul has accepted the request, unification ministry said

Two Koreas to hold January 17 talks on DPRK PyeongChang participation
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 15, 2018
Port safety inspections of North Korean ships fall in 2017: data

Port safety inspections of North Korean ships fall in 2017: data

Decrease possibly linked to strengthening sanctions dissuading vessels from international sailing

Port safety inspections of North Korean ships fall in 2017: data
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 11, 2018
Pro-DPRK leaflets calling for economic cooperation with South found in Seoul

Pro-DPRK leaflets calling for economic cooperation with South found in Seoul

Possibly North Korean flyers appear in ROK capital ahead of major talks

Pro-DPRK leaflets calling for economic cooperation with South found in Seoul
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 8, 2018
China’s petroleum exports to N. Korea fell by 75% in November, says Beijing

China’s petroleum exports to N. Korea fell by 75% in November, says Beijing

KITA data reports no diesel and gasoline was exported to DPRK in October and November

China’s petroleum exports to N. Korea fell by 75% in November, says Beijing
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 5, 2018
North Korea domestically producing new TVs, curved LCD screens: KCTV

North Korea domestically producing new TVs, curved LCD screens: KCTV

Factory workers claim dependence on foreign technology had been "hurting self-esteem"

North Korea domestically producing new TVs, curved LCD screens: KCTV
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 4, 2018
Alleged leaked document on DPRK-China relations “fake,” says Beijing

Alleged leaked document on DPRK-China relations “fake,” says Beijing

Some experts maintain that alleged internal CPC briefing may be genuine

Alleged leaked document on DPRK-China relations “fake,” says Beijing
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 3, 2018
Seoul welcomes Kim Jong Un’s proposal to hold Olympics talks

Seoul welcomes Kim Jong Un’s proposal to hold Olympics talks

Seoul adheres to the stance of holding talks with N.Korea at any time and place, Blue House says

Seoul welcomes Kim Jong Un’s proposal to hold Olympics talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Seungmock Oh January 1, 2018
China asked UN not to blacklist six ships for illegally shipping to N. Korea

China asked UN not to blacklist six ships for illegally shipping to N. Korea

South Korea says one of six ships, the Lighthouse Winmore, transferred 600 tons of oil to DPRK

China asked UN not to blacklist six ships for illegally shipping to N. Korea
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh December 29, 2017