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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China reports fuel export data to North Korea for first time in 5 months

China reports fuel export data to North Korea for first time in 5 months

Beijing may want to signal its willingness to play ball with sanctions regime, says expert

China reports fuel export data to North Korea for first time in 5 months
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 14, 2021
North Korea in regular contact about COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Gavi says

North Korea in regular contact about COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Gavi says

North Korea’s Ministry of Public Health consulting with international agencies, according to spokesperson

North Korea in regular contact about COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Gavi says
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 13, 2021
UN approves North Korea sanctions exemption for COVID-19 testing kits

UN approves North Korea sanctions exemption for COVID-19 testing kits

A Singapore-based humanitarian organization will have nine months to transfer the items

UN approves North Korea sanctions exemption for COVID-19 testing kits
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 13, 2021
Biden’s North Korea outreach may be supported by missile defense

Biden’s North Korea outreach may be supported by missile defense

The Pentagon has quietly continued investing in U.S. missile defense systems, experts say

Biden’s North Korea outreach may be supported by missile defense
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 11, 2021
Moon promises ‘strict’ response to activities that hinder inter-Korean relations

Moon promises ‘strict’ response to activities that hinder inter-Korean relations

The South Korean president continues to press for outreach to North Korea, calls for return to talks

Moon promises ‘strict’ response to activities that hinder inter-Korean relations
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung May 10, 2021
North Korea stuck waiting for millions of COVID-19 vaccines

North Korea stuck waiting for millions of COVID-19 vaccines

A ‘global supply shortage’ and severe COVID outbreak in India have delayed vaccine shipments to the DPRK

North Korea stuck waiting for millions of COVID-19 vaccines
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 6, 2021
In the first few years of life, 1 in 5 North Korean kids suffer stunted growth

In the first few years of life, 1 in 5 North Korean kids suffer stunted growth

Multiagency report suggests that the COVID-19 may be worsening malnutrition of young children

In the first few years of life, 1 in 5 North Korean kids suffer stunted growth
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 5, 2021
North Korea casts doubt on COVID-19 vaccines and warns of long pandemic

North Korea casts doubt on COVID-19 vaccines and warns of long pandemic

State media warned of “catastrophic consequences” if the North Korean people stop following state safety measures

North Korea casts doubt on COVID-19 vaccines and warns of long pandemic
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 4, 2021
No social distancing? North Korea holds massive parade despite COVID-19 pandemic

No social distancing? North Korea holds massive parade despite COVID-19 pandemic

State media shows fireworks and drones soaring over Youth League congress parade

No social distancing? North Korea holds massive parade despite COVID-19 pandemic
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 3, 2021
Activist says he launched 500,000 fliers towards North Korea to defy new law

Activist says he launched 500,000 fliers towards North Korea to defy new law

Defector Park Sang-hak’s latest purported launch challenges a contentious law that can jail or fine leafleting activists

Activist says he launched 500,000 fliers towards North Korea to defy new law
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 30, 2021
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