April 24, 2024

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Won-Gi Jung

Won-Gi Jung is a reporter based in Seoul. He previously worked for the CSIS Korea Chair and East Asia Institute. Follow him on Twitter.

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Biden calls North Korean nukes a ‘serious threat’ in first speech to Congress

Biden calls North Korean nukes a ‘serious threat’ in first speech to Congress

The U.S. president said he’ll address DPRK issues with “diplomacy” and “stern deterrence”

Biden calls North Korean nukes a ‘serious threat’ in first speech to Congress
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Won-Gi Jung April 29, 2021
South Korea boasts lowered North Korea tensions amid diplomatic ‘standstill’

South Korea boasts lowered North Korea tensions amid diplomatic ‘standstill’

Seoul’s unification ministry released an annual report on the state of inter-Korean relations

South Korea boasts lowered North Korea tensions amid diplomatic ‘standstill’
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Won-Gi Jung April 28, 2021
North Korea still lacks electricity, but energy aid could be the future: Report

North Korea still lacks electricity, but energy aid could be the future: Report

Expert says the world can engage with North Korea by laying the groundwork for clean, efficient energy

North Korea still lacks electricity, but energy aid could be the future: Report
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Won-Gi Jung April 27, 2021
Situation with North Korea is ‘ripe’ for diplomatic resolution: US commander

Situation with North Korea is ‘ripe’ for diplomatic resolution: US commander

Admiral Charles Richard is “very confident” in U.S. military’s ability to deter North Korean threat

Situation with North Korea is ‘ripe’ for diplomatic resolution: US commander
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Won-Gi Jung April 23, 2021
Bill on reuniting families separated by Korean War passes US Congress committee

Bill on reuniting families separated by Korean War passes US Congress committee

The bill would require U.S. State Department to report on talks with South Korean officials and Korean American families

Bill on reuniting families separated by Korean War passes US Congress committee
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Won-Gi Jung April 22, 2021
North Korea claims zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 after testing 23,826 people

North Korea claims zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 after testing 23,826 people

The country has long claimed to be COVID-19 free while intermittently reporting numbers to the World Health Organization

North Korea claims zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 after testing 23,826 people
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Won-Gi Jung April 20, 2021
South Korea to spend $37.6 million on drone destroyers

South Korea to spend $37.6 million on drone destroyers

The drones will monitor airports and nuclear power plants, but could have implications for defense against North Korea

South Korea to spend $37.6 million on drone destroyers
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Won-Gi Jung April 19, 2021
US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban

US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban

The new South Korean law can jail North Korea activists for up to three years or fine them thousands of dollars

US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban
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Won-Gi Jung April 16, 2021
South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment

South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment

The move comes after the ROK military was put in the hot seat for failing to quickly detain a man crossing the border

South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment
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Won-Gi Jung April 15, 2021
US fears North Korea can rattle power plants and hospitals through cyberattacks

US fears North Korea can rattle power plants and hospitals through cyberattacks

Pyongyang will be a “disruptive player” as its cyberattack and weapons capabilities grow, US intelligence report says

US fears North Korea can rattle power plants and hospitals through cyberattacks
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Won-Gi Jung April 14, 2021
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