March 29, 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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U.S. should address North Korea’s ‘legitimate concerns,’ Chinese FM says

U.S. should address North Korea’s ‘legitimate concerns,’ Chinese FM says

Wang Yi calls for 'phased' approach on denuclearization, while criticizing U.S. efforts to contain China

U.S. should address North Korea’s ‘legitimate concerns,’ Chinese FM says
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 5, 2021
New commander takes charge of US Forces Korea

New commander takes charge of US Forces Korea

Gen. Paul LaCamera brings Indo-Pacific, special operations experience to S. Korea as Washington builds back alliances

New commander takes charge of US Forces Korea
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 2, 2021
Number of defectors entering resettlement center drop 85% in 1st half of 2021

Number of defectors entering resettlement center drop 85% in 1st half of 2021

North Korean defectors finding it difficult to reach South Korea amid COVID-19 border lockdowns, say ROK authorities

Number of defectors entering resettlement center drop 85% in 1st half of 2021
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Won-Gi Jung July 1, 2021
Memes, NFTs, sanctions: North Korea and the evolving world of cryptocurrencies

Memes, NFTs, sanctions: North Korea and the evolving world of cryptocurrencies

Could North Korean hackers profit from their own crypto-assets?

Memes, NFTs, sanctions: North Korea and the evolving world of cryptocurrencies
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung June 29, 2021
Fertilizer, oil account for most Chinese exports to North Korea in May

Fertilizer, oil account for most Chinese exports to North Korea in May

North Korea may be preparing for increased farming activity during severe food crisis

Fertilizer, oil account for most Chinese exports to North Korea in May
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Won-Gi Jung June 28, 2021
South Korea fails in bid to co-host 2032 Summer Olympics with DPRK

South Korea fails in bid to co-host 2032 Summer Olympics with DPRK

Another setback for inter-Korean reconciliation as Olympics’ executive board clears way for Brisbane to host

South Korea fails in bid to co-host 2032 Summer Olympics with DPRK
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Won-Gi Jung June 11, 2021
US outlines increased missile defenses as North Korean threats ramp up

US outlines increased missile defenses as North Korean threats ramp up

Better defense systems could motivate enemies to build up 'more sophisticated offensive weapons,' experts say

US outlines increased missile defenses as North Korean threats ramp up
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Won-Gi Jung June 10, 2021
How a North Korean ship changed hands multiple times in just over a decade
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How a North Korean ship changed hands multiple times in just over a decade

Experts say the Mu Pho’s swapping of names, flags suggests sanctions evasion

How a North Korean ship changed hands multiple times in just over a decade
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Min Chao Choy | Won-Gi Jung June 9, 2021
North Korea reports zero positive cases after testing 28,905 people for COVID-19

North Korea reports zero positive cases after testing 28,905 people for COVID-19

721 people were tested for the virus between May 21 and 27, according to a World Health Organization report

North Korea reports zero positive cases after testing 28,905 people for COVID-19
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Won-Gi Jung June 7, 2021
Expanded NATO role in Indo-Pacific could drive China, DPRK together: experts

Expanded NATO role in Indo-Pacific could drive China, DPRK together: experts

U.S. may not rely on China to address North Korea issues

Expanded NATO role in Indo-Pacific could drive China, DPRK together: experts
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Won-Gi Jung June 4, 2021
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