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Jooheon Kim

Jooheon Kim

Jooheon Kim is a Correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Aju News Corporation where he covered South Korea's economy and tech sectors, K-pop and inter-Korean relations.

News

South Korean troops fire warning shots at North’s forces crossing border

Under South Korea’s rules of engagement, troops initially issue verbal warnings to approaching North Korean forces

Jooheon KimJooheon KimAugust 17, 2026
News

North Korea warns of ‘new level’ of measures ahead of US-ROK military drills

The drills next week will be aimed at countering DPRK threats, including those informed by lessons from the Ukraine war

Jooheon KimJooheon KimAugust 14, 2026
News

South Korea to upgrade battle tanks as North improves drone capabilities

The K2 tanks equipped with anti-drone improvements are scheduled to enter service starting 2033.

Jooheon KimJooheon KimAugust 13, 2026
News

South Korean experts debate merits of changing North Korea’s name to DPRK

Referring to an internationally recognized government by its official name can contribute to peace, an expert said.

Jooheon KimJooheon KimAugust 12, 2026
News

Rare flower discovered on mountain near North Korean border

South Korean researchers say North Korea could help determine the lily’s range after being found near DMZ.

Jooheon KimJooheon KimAugust 11, 2026
News

Unification Minister walks back push to call North Korea by its official name

Following the president’s warning and critique from cabinet members, Chung said that public consensus must come first

Jooheon KimJooheon KimAugust 10, 2026
Features

‘Hana Korea,’ film about life after escaping North Korea, lends fact to fiction

The film largely captures the ups and downs of escapees’ new lives after fleeing to South Korea, defectors say

Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Shreyas ReddyAugust 7, 2026
Analysis

Seoul’s restoration of inter-Korean railway could still reap benefits: experts

While the project may not lead to a change in North Korea’s position, it could contribute to infrastructure development

Jooheon KimJooheon KimAugust 6, 2026
News

63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul

All arrived through third countries, while DPRK soldier who crossed border in June was excluded from tally

Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Kristen TalmanAugust 6, 2026
News

Unification Minister urges South Korea to stop calling North the ‘main enemy’

The two Koreas should begin by ‘calling each other by name’ and abandon rhetoric fueling hostility, he said.

Jooheon KimJooheon KimAugust 5, 2026
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