April 26, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JH Ahn

JH Ahn

JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.

News

“Abysmal drought” hits North Korea: state media

Rodong Sinmun reports "hundreds of thousands of workers" are engaging in drought prevention efforts

JH AhnJH AhnJune 23, 2017
News

North Korea’s Foreign Ministry launches new website

mfa.gov.kp does not appear to be fully up to date, however

JH AhnJH AhnJune 22, 2017
Analysis

What a North Korean drone crash reveals about the country’s UAVs

Expert says DPRK technology remains rudimentary

JH AhnJH AhnJune 22, 2017
News

S. Korean lawyers to again request meeting with 12 restaurant-worker defectors

Minbyun hopes to persuade newly appointed NIS chief to review controversial case

JH AhnJH AhnJune 19, 2017
News

Pyongyang won’t discuss nuclear issues with Seoul: North Korean media

"Washington’s puppet" should not be involved in denuclearization talks, says Uriminzzokiri

JH AhnJH AhnJune 19, 2017
Analysis

Following in Kim Dae-jung’s footsteps? Moon’s June 15 speech, in summary

Seoul is ready to engage in unconditional dialogue with Pyongyang, if it is ready

JH AhnJH AhnJune 16, 2017
News

North Korean tech company launches mobile fitness app: Arirang-Meari

"Workout Companion" available on mobile phone and tablet PC

JH AhnJH AhnJune 7, 2017
News

N. Korea “positive” about inter-Korean conference in Pyongyang next week: NGO

Despite initial reports that DPRK would cancel event, June 15 Committee claims plan is approved

JH AhnJH AhnJune 6, 2017
News

S. Korean lawmakers to propose resolution urging family reunions in August

But opposition may block meetings of long-separated relatives, expert suggests

JH AhnJH AhnJune 5, 2017
Analysis

Reconstruction underway at Pyongyang’s Ministry of People’s Security compound

Building, demolished in April, now being swiftly rebuilt, satellite imagery reveals

JH AhnJH AhnJune 1, 2017
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