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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.

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Abductee’s parents see potential resolution after UN report

Nearly three decades after daughter's abduction, Megumi Yokota's parents still fight for her

Rob YorkRob YorkFebruary 20, 2014
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N. Korean rights activist sets sights on U.S. Congress

Well-known for advocacy, Scholte nonetheless faces long odds in Virginia

Rob YorkRob YorkFebruary 20, 2014
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Australian man arrested in North Korea for Missionary Activities

Arrest comes three months after release of American 85 year old, Merrill Newman

Rob YorkRob YorkFebruary 19, 2014
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UN to condemn North Korea for human rights abuses

Expert says blanket criticism unlikely to achieve positive change without recognizing broader context

Rob YorkRob YorkFebruary 17, 2014
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North, South Korea agree to go forward with reunions

Assessments mixed regarding North's intentions, willingness to follow through

Rob YorkRob YorkFebruary 14, 2014
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North, South Korea hold first high-level talks in years

Agenda for talks unclear, but officials call them 'pleasant surprise' nonetheless

Rob YorkRob YorkFebruary 12, 2014
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Ambassador’s visit cancelled, hopes for Bae release dashed

No explanation offered; turn of events rescinded August invitation

Rob YorkRob YorkFebruary 10, 2014
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North threatens to cancel planned family reunions

Citing upcoming military drills, North threatens to nix get-togethers one day after date was set

Rob YorkRob YorkFebruary 6, 2014
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KCNA slams Japan’s criticism of An memorial

Abe government criticized for efforts to ‘revive militarism’

Rob YorkRob YorkJanuary 27, 2014
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Reporter: North Korean collapse not imminent

Geopolitical concerns of other nations stand in the way of reunification, correspondent says

Rob YorkRob YorkJanuary 22, 2014