April 25, 2024

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Subin Kim

Subin Kim is an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. He translated Lankov's The Real North Korea into Korean and is a reserve air defense artillery lieutenant in the Republic of Korea Air Force.

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N. Korea’s spy crackdown makes Dandong’s shopping streets slack: report

N. Korea’s spy crackdown makes Dandong’s shopping streets slack: report

North Koreans reluctant to visit Korean stores for fear of coming under espionage suspicions

N. Korea’s spy crackdown makes Dandong’s shopping streets slack: report
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 9, 2015
‘Songun’ now fading away in North Korea: Expert

‘Songun’ now fading away in North Korea: Expert

Professor argues that Kaesong Industrial Complex matters less now, may be abandoned by Pyongyang

‘Songun’ now fading away in North Korea: Expert
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 9, 2015
North Korea sends mixed signals to Kaesong companies, South

North Korea sends mixed signals to Kaesong companies, South

Pyongyang appears receptive to business committee's requests, keeps rigid stance toward Seoul over pay raise

North Korea sends mixed signals to Kaesong companies, South
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 8, 2015
North Korea mobilizes war reserved trains due to transport shortage

North Korea mobilizes war reserved trains due to transport shortage

All but few railways electrified, meaning electricity shortages pose serious problems

North Korea mobilizes war reserved trains due to transport shortage
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 7, 2015
North Korea declares no-sail zone over East Sea

North Korea declares no-sail zone over East Sea

Concerns raised over missile launches during U.S Defense Secretary's visit to Korea

North Korea declares no-sail zone over East Sea
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 6, 2015
N. Korea test-fired short-range projectiles

N. Korea test-fired short-range projectiles

Four short-range projectiles launched, likely in response to joint military drills: military source

N. Korea test-fired short-range projectiles
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 3, 2015
Seoul asks Kaesong companies to refuse Pyongyang’s raise demand

Seoul asks Kaesong companies to refuse Pyongyang’s raise demand

Seoul could take 'administrative, legal' actions against those that don't comply

Seoul asks Kaesong companies to refuse Pyongyang’s raise demand
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 3, 2015
North Koreans enjoy home-delivered cold noodles by mobile phone

North Koreans enjoy home-delivered cold noodles by mobile phone

Pyongyang offers cutting-edge customer service in an effort to revive its economy

North Koreans enjoy home-delivered cold noodles by mobile phone
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 2, 2015
Chinese in North Korea fret over espionage case: Report

Chinese in North Korea fret over espionage case: Report

Implicated as major informants to ROK intelligence, Chinese ethnic Koreans fear backlash

Chinese in North Korea fret over espionage case: Report
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 1, 2015
North Korea promoting livestock industry: researcher

North Korea promoting livestock industry: researcher

Even previously banned private ownership of cattle now allowed, Korea Development Bank researcher says

North Korea promoting livestock industry: researcher
Subin Kim
Subin Kim March 31, 2015
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