Content Author | NK PRO
NK Pro Logo
October 23, 2026Oct 23, 2026

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is Executive Director at Korea Risk Group, based in Seoul. She 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

ROK leader says Seoul ‘respects’ North Korean system, won’t seek forced change

In Liberation Day speech, Lee Jae-myung says he’ll restore inter-Korean military pact and work for peaceful unification

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkAugust 15, 2025
North Korea News Podcast

A North Korean defection, postponed US-ROK drills and dismantling loudspeakers

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses a daring escape over the maritime border and the criminal investigation of a defector

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | Jeongmin Kim | NK NewsAugust 12, 2025
News

ROK-US to postpone some joint exercises amid heat and inter-Korean tensions

While both sides denied DPRK influenced decision, partial pushback of drills comes on heels of Kim Yo Jong statement

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimAugust 7, 2025
News

Seoul seeks to return body of North Korean man found dead on west coast

Unification ministry urges Pyongyang to accept remains through Panmunjom in statement conveyed through media

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJuly 29, 2025
Analysis

What to make of Kim Yo Jong’s dismissive attack on Seoul’s engagement plans

North Korean statement rejects Lee Jae-myung’s diplomatic overtures but leaves room for the South to make concessions

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJuly 28, 2025
News

Defense chiefs of ROK, US, Japan vow deeper cooperation amid North Korean threat

State Department officials also visiting Seoul for talks on shifting security environment and modernizing the alliance

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkJuly 11, 2025
News

Lee Jae-myung says North Korea could ‘misunderstand’ talk of unification

South Korean president suggests DPRK will interpret unification push as seeking regime change, emphasizing ‘coexistence’

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkJuly 3, 2025
News

Seoul resumes processing NGO requests to contact North Korean partners

Six groups have reported plans to reach out for civilian exchange and aid projects, ending freeze under Yoon government

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJune 25, 2025
News

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Unification minister candidate stresses diplomacy and avoiding war following US military strikes on Iran

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJune 24, 2025
News

Seoul’s new vice unification minister vows gradual revival of North Korea ties

In his inauguration speech, Kim Nam-jung outlined step-by-step approach to easing tensions with Pyongyang

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJune 23, 2025
1 … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … 131