May 17, 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

S. Korea ups compensation for injured troops

Poor treatment in military hospitals forces servicemen into private ones with limited compensation

JH AhnJH AhnNovember 9, 2015
News

N. Korea warns of ‘cunning’ American missionaries

Activists worried what 'missionary spies' claim will mean for humanitarian work in the North

JH AhnJH AhnNovember 6, 2015
News

French news agency AFP to open Pyongyang Bureau

AFP Pyongyang might bring unexpected outcomes, says former high ranking official in Seoul

JH AhnJH AhnNovember 5, 2015
Analysis

‘Pyongyang Speed’ touted as finished scientist street revealed

'Profit' motive might be behind the speedy pace of construction, says analyst

JH AhnJH AhnNovember 4, 2015
News

N. Korea denies involvement in S. Korean textbook opposition

S. Korean ruling party lawmaker also warns against overusing anti-North message

JH AhnJH AhnNovember 2, 2015
News

North and South Korea hold workers union soccer matches

More doors to inter-Korean exchanges should be opened, says June 15 South Korean Committee  

JH AhnJH AhnOctober 30, 2015
News

N. Korean singing group covers ‘Oh! Susana’ live

Observers see recent moves by N.Korean regime to allow more foreign cultural exposure

JH AhnJH AhnOctober 29, 2015
Analysis

Veterans: S.Korean Special Forces can’t infiltrate North Korea

ROKA-SF lacks the equipment basics required to reach North Korea quickly, carry out its mission and return alive

JH AhnJH AhnOctober 22, 2015
News

Separated families from S. Korea arrive at Mount Kumgang

Families will have 12 hours over three days to meet with relatives from over the border

JH AhnJH AhnOctober 20, 2015
News

North Korean news channel uses Mac OS wallpaper for backdrop

Archive U.S. tech company's wallpaper design used for North Korean broadcasts since May 2015

JH AhnJH AhnOctober 15, 2015