May 18, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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

Closed for 15 years, Kaesong area swimming pool reopens

Re-opening of pool area follows closure of nearby joint industrial park

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 22, 2013
News

Kim Jong Un’s economic, provincial visits on the rise

Shift prior to July armistice anniversary celebrations suggests new emphasis

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 8, 2013
News

N. Korean video criticizes S. Korea for OPCON delay request

Uriminzokkiri says delay request shows allies "ambitions to invade the North"

Rob YorkRob YorkAugust 2, 2013
Interviews

North Korean threat helped South Korea to develop – Breen

Meet the honorary citizen of Seoul who's seen decades of change in South Korea

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 28, 2013
News

Air Koryo beefs up fleet with Ukrainian-made planes

Additions come after plans to expand flights between Pyongyang and Beijing

Rob YorkRob YorkJune 26, 2013
News

Ex-UN coordinator says sanctions work, despite ‘lukewarm’ Chinese compliance

Former UN sanctions committee coordinator says DPRK arms trafficking and procurement of materials has been severely hindered

Rob YorkRob YorkMay 15, 2013
News

December rocket launch was part of “information battle”

Japanese newspaper says North Korea staged a "a reporting battle" with the launch

Rob YorkRob YorkMay 12, 2013
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