April 23, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is the Lead 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.

Analysis

EXPLAINER: How US-ROK military drills have evolved in response to North Korea

The allies have altered the scope, aims and methods of joint exercises to support both deterrence and diplomacy

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 19, 2022
News

Unification minister nominee calls anti-North Korea leafleting law ‘problematic’

Kwon Young-se suggests he may ‘drop’ leafleting policy, while saying Seoul must be ‘hawkish’ due to DPRK provocations

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 14, 2022
News

Yoon names lawmaker who opposed abolishing unification ministry to lead it

President-elect lauds Kwon Young-se as ‘centrist’ and ‘pragmatist,’ while tapping lawmaker Park Jin for foreign minister

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 13, 2022
News

Ananti to abandon golf resort in North Korea, concluding assets ‘impaired’

Announcement comes a day after NK News analysis showed DPRK demolishing multimillion-dollar facility at Mount Kumgang

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 12, 2022
News

Yoon Suk-yeol taps military official with US-ROK expertise as defense minister

Lee Jong-sup, former vice chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, pledges to both build up military and utilize US deterrence

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 11, 2022
News

North Korea reveals new Kim Jong Un portrait at event marking decade of rule

Introduction of portrait could be major step in enhancing Kim's cult of personality if displayed more widely

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin KimApril 11, 2022
News

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel

Hyundai Asan tells NK News that it’s working with unification ministry to protect its assets at scenic Mount Kumgang

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 8, 2022
News

Yoon Suk-yeol talks North Korean nukes, missile threats with USFK Commander

Incoming South Korea president visits US military base after Washington says it’s ‘prepared’ for more DPRK weapons tests

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 7, 2022
News

Yoon Suk-yeol delegation discusses North Korea and other issues with White House

South Korean president-elect’s foreign policy aides meet top US officials and discuss extended deterrence

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 6, 2022
News

Seoul says it demanded North Korea explain removal of Mt. Kumgang facilities

DPRK began dismantling Hyundai’s floating hotel at the inter-Korean tourist area in early March

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimApril 6, 2022
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