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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.

News

N. Korean list names more Japanese abductees: paper

Japanese government matches two-thirds of names with own records, Nikkei reports

Rob YorkRob YorkJuly 10, 2014
News

Inoki to host Pyongyang wrestling event Aug. 30-31

Former pro wrestler expects talks with officials, says abduction issue will be 'on the table'

Rob YorkRob YorkJuly 8, 2014
News

N. Korea launches more missiles despite Japanese rebuke

Second firing of past week occurs even as Pyongyang seeks to convince Tokyo to lift sanctions

Rob YorkRob YorkJuly 2, 2014
News

Human rights advocate praises ‘bold’ COI

Defector testimony holds China to account for forced repatriations, sets example for smaller Asian countries

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 30, 2014
Analysis

China-SK FTA would be a symbolic sting for N. Korea

Trade negotiations indicate Seoul's growing clout as Pyongyang's influence diminishes

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 27, 2014
Opinion

Track II negotiations and North Korea’s nuclear program: Are they effective?

Supporters see privately arranged dialogue as keeping discussions alive; critics see a waste of time - or worse

Joseph SugarmanJoseph Sugarman | Rob YorkJune 25, 2014
News

Talk to China about ending N. Korea support: Bolton

Young Chinese leaders starting to view North as 'ugly piece of baggage,' outspoken diplomat tells NK News

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 23, 2014
News

China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy

Foreign Ministry spokesperson denies any policy of 'political asylum,' claims compliance with international law

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 20, 2014
News

UN investigator deplores China’s ‘denial’ of influence

Member of UN COI applauds new Seoul field office; calls for inventive ways of dealing with N. Korean human rights abuses

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 19, 2014
News

N. Korea sets restrictions for Chinese traders

Pyongyang looks to squeeze revenue from visitors by limiting accommodation options

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 18, 2014
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