April 25, 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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North Korea’s promised military upgrades are a tall order — and an empty threat

North Korea’s promised military upgrades are a tall order — and an empty threat

North Korea vowed to up long-range nuclear strike capabilities, but experts say that’s a two-sided message

North Korea’s promised military upgrades are a tall order — and an empty threat
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung January 9, 2021
Kim Jong Un eyes South Korea and other countries on third day of Party Congress

Kim Jong Un eyes South Korea and other countries on third day of Party Congress

State media says that North Korea will “expand and develop” foreign relations in the future

Kim Jong Un eyes South Korea and other countries on third day of Party Congress
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung January 7, 2021
Defector unemployment rates doubled in 2020. Now, a new bill is trying to help.

Defector unemployment rates doubled in 2020. Now, a new bill is trying to help.

North Korean defector-politician Ji Seong-ho wants to refine a law rewarding firms for hiring more than five defectors

Defector unemployment rates doubled in 2020. Now, a new bill is trying to help.
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung January 5, 2021
South Korea expects ‘positive’ message from North any day now

South Korea expects ‘positive’ message from North any day now

In a New Year’s speech, unification minister Lee In-young says he’s expecting an olive branch from Pyongyang

South Korea expects ‘positive’ message from North any day now
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung January 4, 2021
Experts doubt that North Korea’s grueling 80-day work marathon did much good

Experts doubt that North Korea’s grueling 80-day work marathon did much good

State media called the long hours a “shining victory,” but experts think it only kept Kim Jong Un’s head above water

Experts doubt that North Korea’s grueling 80-day work marathon did much good
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 31, 2020
Photos: North Korea congratulates itself for surviving 2020 in new picture book

Photos: North Korea congratulates itself for surviving 2020 in new picture book

The book celebrates Kim Jong Un’s accomplishments, but its contents imply that some goals were swept under the rug

Photos: North Korea congratulates itself for surviving 2020 in new picture book
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 31, 2020
After 80 days of state-ordered labor, North Koreans may finally get a rest today

After 80 days of state-ordered labor, North Koreans may finally get a rest today

The country’s “80-day battle” mass labor marathon is expected to end on Dec. 30

After 80 days of state-ordered labor, North Koreans may finally get a rest today
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 30, 2020
North Korea warns public about new COVID-19 strain ahead of huge political event

North Korea warns public about new COVID-19 strain ahead of huge political event

With the Eighth Party Congress slated for January, state media urged citizens to be on “maximum alert” over the virus

North Korea warns public about new COVID-19 strain ahead of huge political event
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 29, 2020
North Korea’s Party Congress, explained: Why all eyes are on Kim this January

North Korea’s Party Congress, explained: Why all eyes are on Kim this January

The Eighth Party Congress is expected to make a major reveal in terms of DPRK politics, the economy and more

North Korea’s Party Congress, explained: Why all eyes are on Kim this January
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 28, 2020
US-ROK military exercises must not provoke North Korea: unification minister

US-ROK military exercises must not provoke North Korea: unification minister

Lee In-young says he hopes the Biden administration will respect Seoul's call for smaller-scale joint military exercises

US-ROK military exercises must not provoke North Korea: unification minister
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 25, 2020