May 17, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Oliver Hotham

Oliver Hotham

Oliver Hotham was an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. Follow him on Twitter.

News

Davies: U.S. making “every effort” to release Newman

Special envoy also mentions Kenneth Bae case

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 23, 2013
News

N. Korea marks Yeonpyeong anniversary with threats to attack presidential palace

Expert says report "fully conveys the sheer nastiness of the DPRK"

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 22, 2013
Features

Swedish company “lovebombs” Pyongyang with underwear

Human rights expert claims move "out of sync with North Korea's reality"

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 20, 2013
News

Amid missile deal rumor, N. Korea & Egypt sign cultural cooperation plan

N. Korea - Egypt relations strengthen as U.S. distances itself from new government

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 20, 2013
News

North Korea denies involvement in Syria conflict

Spokesperson says allegations are designed to 'tarnish' DPRK's reputation

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 16, 2013
News

Park, Putin agree to promote Trans-Korea railway

Expert calls deal meaningless without Pyongyang's involvement

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 14, 2013
Evergreen

Being gay in the DPRK

Overview suggests many North Koreans learn about being gay only upon departure from DPRK

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 13, 2013
News

Putin wants Six Party Talks “without preconditions”

President Putin says he hopes political obstacles to Korea-Russian business will be removed

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 13, 2013
News

80 executed in North Korea, South Korean paper says

Experts divided on authenticity of JoongAng Ilbo report

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 12, 2013
News

UK KFA protests South Korean embassy in London

Friendship group says NK News is "CIA front"

Oliver HothamOliver HothamNovember 11, 2013