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James Fretwell

James Fretwell is Editorial Assistant at NK News. He is also a graduate student at Yonsei University in Seoul, majoring in Korean History and specializing in U.S.-DPRK relations. Follow him on Twitter @JamesFretwe11 or get in touch at [email protected]

Pyongyang’s rapidly shrinking expat community: Risks and implications

The loss of embassy and aid workers in the DPRK may lead to dark era of extreme isolation and limited information

Chad O'Carroll| James Fretwell August 25, 2020

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