May 18, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Subin Kim

Subin Kim

Subin Kim is an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. He translated Lankov's The Real North Korea into Korean and is a reserve air defense artillery lieutenant in the Republic of Korea Air Force.

News

N. Korea’s spy crackdown makes Dandong’s shopping streets slack: report

North Koreans reluctant to visit Korean stores for fear of coming under espionage suspicions

Subin KimSubin KimApril 9, 2015
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‘Songun’ now fading away in North Korea: Expert

Professor argues that Kaesong Industrial Complex matters less now, may be abandoned by Pyongyang

Subin KimSubin KimApril 9, 2015
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North Korea sends mixed signals to Kaesong companies, South

Pyongyang appears receptive to business committee's requests, keeps rigid stance toward Seoul over pay raise

Subin KimSubin KimApril 8, 2015
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North Korea mobilizes war reserved trains due to transport shortage

All but few railways electrified, meaning electricity shortages pose serious problems

Subin KimSubin KimApril 7, 2015
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North Korea declares no-sail zone over East Sea

Concerns raised over missile launches during U.S Defense Secretary's visit to Korea

Subin KimSubin KimApril 6, 2015
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N. Korea test-fired short-range projectiles

Four short-range projectiles launched, likely in response to joint military drills: military source

Subin KimSubin KimApril 3, 2015
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Seoul asks Kaesong companies to refuse Pyongyang’s raise demand

Seoul could take 'administrative, legal' actions against those that don't comply

Subin KimSubin KimApril 3, 2015
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North Koreans enjoy home-delivered cold noodles by mobile phone

Pyongyang offers cutting-edge customer service in an effort to revive its economy

Subin KimSubin KimApril 2, 2015
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Chinese in North Korea fret over espionage case: Report

Implicated as major informants to ROK intelligence, Chinese ethnic Koreans fear backlash

Subin KimSubin KimApril 1, 2015
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North Korea promoting livestock industry: researcher

Even previously banned private ownership of cattle now allowed, Korea Development Bank researcher says

Subin KimSubin KimMarch 31, 2015
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