May 03, 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

N. Korea proposes talks on peace treaty with U.S.

Worse outcome is expected for both countries should the conversation fails, says professional

JH AhnJH AhnOctober 8, 2015
News

Pyongyang introduces new luxury facilities – KCNA

Hotel, restaurant, new ferry introduced to commemorate 70th Anniversary of Workers' Party of Korea

JH AhnJH AhnOctober 6, 2015
Investigations

S. Korean sailors’ lifejackets don’t pass inspection

Monopoly, ageist hierarchy intertwine to ensure rash of poor-quality products

JH AhnJH AhnSeptember 23, 2015
Interviews

Defenseless: Lawmaker, experts decry South Korean body armor shortage

In addition to providing more suits, experts say protective gear needs modifying according to Korean geography

JH AhnJH AhnSeptember 17, 2015
Evergreen

Reviving the fallen: Former MAKRI agent shares memories

Recovering remains for their proper recognition is grueling, taxing and ultimately rewarding

JH AhnJH AhnSeptember 8, 2015
Evergreen

Until they are home: The unit that scours for Korean War remains

Educated, elite unit fights ravages of time, deteriorating DNA information to recover Korean War remains

JH AhnJH AhnSeptember 4, 2015
Analysis

U.S., South Korea display overwhelming firepower during exercise

Massive show of force sends message to South Korean public, North Korea following recent standoff

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 31, 2015
Evergreen

General-turned-lawmaker calls for more dialogue between two Koreas

Despite the military background, Baek firmly believes in the power of dialogue to solve problems on Korean Peninsula

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 28, 2015
Evergreen

Balloon launches halted amid inter-Korean dialogue: Religious group

Seoul's Ministry of Unification previously said it had no power to stop balloon launches, citing freedom of speech

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 25, 2015
Analysis

Significant military movements spotted near China-N. Korea border

Military experts see China telling North Korea to halt further inflamations of current tension

JH AhnJH AhnAugust 24, 2015