May 02, 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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Ex-negotiator: Talk, not sanctions, needed to solve nuclear issue

Ex-negotiator: Talk, not sanctions, needed to solve nuclear issue

Seoul has no plan, while Washington shows no will, former Roh Moo-hyun aid says

Ex-negotiator: Talk, not sanctions, needed to solve nuclear issue
Subin Kim
Subin Kim November 25, 2013
How Kaesong could offer the key to Korean reunification

How Kaesong could offer the key to Korean reunification

Former Minister of Unification says German, Vietnamese models won’t work in Korea

How Kaesong could offer the key to Korean reunification
Subin Kim
Subin Kim September 18, 2013
Former unification minister frustrated by missed opportunities

Former unification minister frustrated by missed opportunities

Chung says anti-North sentiment has been exploited for political purposes

Former unification minister frustrated by missed opportunities
Subin Kim
Subin Kim September 17, 2013
Understanding past, present and future inter-Korean relations

Understanding past, present and future inter-Korean relations

Kaesong, cellphones and the future of the peninsula: an interview with Dr. Chang-hyun Jung

Understanding past, present and future inter-Korean relations
Subin Kim
Subin Kim August 28, 2013
Five years left to solve the North Korea nuclear issue

Five years left to solve the North Korea nuclear issue

Veteran North Korea watcher says int’l community has five years to resolve problems

Five years left to solve the North Korea nuclear issue
Subin Kim
Subin Kim August 23, 2013
Sohn Kwang joo on the state of inter-Korean relations: Part 1

Sohn Kwang joo on the state of inter-Korean relations: Part 1

Former editor-in-chief of the Daily NK shares views on inter-Korean relations

Sohn Kwang joo on the state of inter-Korean relations: Part 1
Subin Kim
Subin Kim August 21, 2013
Regime survival is primary goal – Moon Chung-in interview part 2

Regime survival is primary goal – Moon Chung-in interview part 2

North Korea's nuclear program, diplomacy and domestic affairs are all driven by one goal - regime survival

Regime survival is primary goal – Moon Chung-in interview part 2
Subin Kim
Subin Kim May 30, 2013
‘No dissenting views allowed’ – Moon Chung-in interview part 1

‘No dissenting views allowed’ – Moon Chung-in interview part 1

Westerner observers keep getting it wrong on North Korea - especially those from Washington, D.C.

‘No dissenting views allowed’ – Moon Chung-in interview part 1
Subin Kim
Subin Kim May 23, 2013
Experts divided on usefulness of dialogue at Seoul conference

Experts divided on usefulness of dialogue at Seoul conference

Ironically it helps the North Korean regime to not negotiate.

Experts divided on usefulness of dialogue at Seoul conference
Subin Kim
Subin Kim May 22, 2013
Three Korean experts speak on three Korean issues

Three Korean experts speak on three Korean issues

"For North Korea, the best outcome of the 'crisis' was clearly showing China and Russia that the U.S. is a real threat to the region."

Three Korean experts speak on three Korean issues
Subin Kim
Subin Kim May 9, 2013
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