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Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is a Correspondent at NK News and Editorial Director at KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Kim covers inter-Korean relations and North and South Korean foreign and military affairs. Kim has covered the 2022 ROK presidential election on the ground, and prior to joining NK News, she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C. and Reuters news agency’s Seoul bureau.

News

Fate of North Korean fishermen repatriated last year unclear, South Korea says

In response to UN refoulement concerns, Seoul admits it's unsure if the two men are still alive

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 1, 2020
COVID-19

UN allocates $900,000 to COVID-19 response work in North Korea

Funds to go towards "life-saving health assistance" in DPRK, will be provided to WHO

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 1, 2020
Border Controls

MSF, UNICEF coronavirus-related medical supplies arrive in North Korea

Arrival of PPE follows sanctions exemptions in late February, reasons for delay unknown

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 30, 2020
News

North Korean media warns citizens against “uncivilized” acts in public places

DPRK leadership increasingly concerned with elite corruption, infiltration of foreign culture, analyst says

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 30, 2020
COVID-19

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says

Pyongyang yet to request inter-Korean cooperation on the issue, Chung Sye-kyun tells reporters in Seoul

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 27, 2020
COVID-19

Only two foreigners remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says

2280 people nationwide remain under "medical observation": KCNA

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 27, 2020
News

Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship

South Korean defense minister says ship sank because of "North Korea's ambush provocation"

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 26, 2020
News

“Precious” Kim-Trump ties won’t fix stalled DPRK-U.S diplomacy: Choson Sinbo

North Korea has settled on new path and will push ahead with weapons development, influential pro-Pyongyang outlet says

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19

North Korea issues new e-book to assist with coronavirus diagnosis, treatment

Electronic leaflet reportedly aimed at providing citizens with an "accurate understanding" of COVID-19

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 24, 2020
COVID-19

North Korean official purged for “debauchery,” defying quarantine: state media

Chonnae county cadre accused of undermining nationwide coronavirus prevention measures by organizing drinking parties

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMarch 23, 2020