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Rob York

Rob York

Rob York is director for regional affairs at the Pacific Forum. He previously worked as a production editor for The South China Morning Post and chief editor of NK News. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Analysis

Experts criticize WHO’s North Korea suicide stats

Data based on risk factors present in other countries doesn’t hold up in the North, scientists say

Benjamin R. YoungBenjamin R. Young | Rob YorkOctober 10, 2014
News

Official mentions ‘detention centers,’ not prison camps

Expert says North 'conflates' labor camps with less severe 'reform' facilities

Rob YorkRob YorkOctober 8, 2014
News

S. Korea: No rush to lift May 24 sanctions

Unification Ministry spokesperson says 'responsible step' needed before inter-Korean trade restores

Rob YorkRob YorkOctober 6, 2014
News

N. Korea ready for Six-Party Talks: Ambassador

UN envoy tells Reuters rumors of Kim's health problems are 'fabricated rumors'

Rob YorkRob YorkOctober 3, 2014
Evergreen

BBC for N. Korea debate continues

Supporters of idea note obstacles but say more outside information would help

Rob YorkRob YorkOctober 2, 2014
Analysis

Independence, security, socialism – N. Korea’s view of human rights

Pyongyang’s self-analysis contains obvious falsehoods but a revealing look at its outlook

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 30, 2014
News

U.S. N. Korea rep to meet Asian counterparts

Visit to Japan, China and S. Korea announced but includes few specifics

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 26, 2014
News

N. Korea seized Chinese fishing boat, demanded fine – media

Expert calls for clearer guidelines on shared use of waterways to prevent future incidents

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 24, 2014
News

Lawmakers propose lifting May 24 sanctions – Yonhap

Bill suggested by opposition lawmakers cannot pass without ruling party support

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 22, 2014
News

North Korean boat crosses maritime border

Brief incursion ends after S. Korean navy fires warning shots

Rob YorkRob YorkSeptember 19, 2014
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