April 29, 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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S. Korean senior diplomat slams DPRK FM in Geneva

S. Korean senior diplomat slams DPRK FM in Geneva

North Korean FM is "pathetic" to cover up truth based on one defector's confession, ROK Vice Foreign Minister says

S. Korean senior diplomat slams DPRK FM in Geneva
Subin Kim
Subin Kim March 4, 2015
Female defectors seek attention for North Korean women’s human rights

Female defectors seek attention for North Korean women’s human rights

North Korean women fall victim to human trafficking and sexual violence in military, activists say

Female defectors seek attention for North Korean women’s human rights
Subin Kim
Subin Kim March 3, 2015
Canadian pastor possibly detained in North Korea – paper

Canadian pastor possibly detained in North Korea – paper

Canada offers consular services to family one month after missionary enters Pyongyang

Canadian pastor possibly detained in North Korea – paper
Subin Kim
Subin Kim March 2, 2015
North launches two missiles as joint U.S.-ROK exercises begin

North launches two missiles as joint U.S.-ROK exercises begin

Missiles flew 490km from Nampo to East Sea, according to ROK military

North launches two missiles as joint U.S.-ROK exercises begin
Subin Kim
Subin Kim March 2, 2015
North Korea yet to miniaturize nuclear warhead: Seoul Defense Ministry

North Korea yet to miniaturize nuclear warhead: Seoul Defense Ministry

Defense Ministry spokesperson also says no sign of immanent fourth nuclear test

North Korea yet to miniaturize nuclear warhead: Seoul Defense Ministry
Subin Kim
Subin Kim February 27, 2015
S. Korean opposition leader shows his support for North Korean human rights law

S. Korean opposition leader shows his support for North Korean human rights law

Despite disputes, activist says law has a good chance to finally pass

S. Korean opposition leader shows his support for North Korean human rights law
Subin Kim
Subin Kim February 26, 2015
S. Korean president undecided on May Russia visit

S. Korean president undecided on May Russia visit

Decision has to consider relations with Russia in light of the Ukraine crisis

S. Korean president undecided on May Russia visit
Subin Kim
Subin Kim February 25, 2015
Operators of webcam site exploiting defector women indicted

Operators of webcam site exploiting defector women indicted

Defector women forced to perform sex acts under threat of repatriation

Operators of webcam site exploiting defector women indicted
Subin Kim
Subin Kim February 24, 2015
Foreigners banned from Pyongyang Marathon due to Ebola measures

Foreigners banned from Pyongyang Marathon due to Ebola measures

Pyongyang bans foreigners from marathon competition following Mass Games, Taekwondo tournament cancellations

Foreigners banned from Pyongyang Marathon due to Ebola measures
Subin Kim
Subin Kim February 23, 2015
Pro-NK newspaper boasts of Pyongyang’s economic revival following reform

Pro-NK newspaper boasts of Pyongyang’s economic revival following reform

However the economic reform still complies with its socialist principle, report argues

Pro-NK newspaper boasts of Pyongyang’s economic revival following reform
Subin Kim
Subin Kim February 23, 2015
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