March 29, 2024

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Won-Gi Jung

Won-Gi Jung

Won-Gi Jung is a reporter based in Seoul. He previously worked for the CSIS Korea Chair and East Asia Institute. Follow him on Twitter.

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On Chuseok, Koreans pray for their loved ones across the border in North Korea

As others visited family, those who can’t because of the Koreas' division gathered to remember long-lost relatives

Won-Gi JungWon-Gi JungSeptember 22, 2021
Expert Surveys

Expert roundup: What to make of recent missile tests by North and South Korea

Analysts see ‘little light’ on horizon for peaceful breakthrough after last week’s cruise and ballistic missile tests

Chaewon ChungChaewon Chung | Won-Gi JungSeptember 21, 2021
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Seoul seeks to improve inter-Korean relations through 2022 Olympics: Blue House

Chinese foreign minister voices support to ROK president, though it’s unclear if DPRK can attend the Winter Games

Won-Gi JungWon-Gi JungSeptember 15, 2021
News

South Korea announces successful ballistic missile launch from submarine

Underwater launch follows North Korean ballistic missile tests and makes ROK eighth country with an SLBM

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Won-Gi JungSeptember 15, 2021
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South Koreans have learned to stop worrying and love the bomb, polling suggests

Leading think tank finds consistent support for nuclear armament among general public every year for the past decade

Won-Gi JungWon-Gi JungSeptember 14, 2021
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North Korea’s military parade targeted domestic audience: experts

Despite saber-rattling around US-ROK joint drill, regime focused on internal solidarity amid food crisis and COVID-19

Won-Gi JungWon-Gi JungSeptember 10, 2021
News

No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang

North Korea marks 73rd founding anniversary with third nighttime procession in past year, but leaves out major weapons

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi JungSeptember 8, 2021
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National Assembly speaker repeats call for inter-Korean parliamentary conference

Proposals for dialogue with North’s ‘rubber stamp’ parliament go back decades, but a meeting remains unlikely

Won-Gi JungWon-Gi JungSeptember 8, 2021
News

Chinese city bordering North Korea cracks down on ‘illegal’ foreigners

Expert says North Koreans defect near Baishan, as city officials offer rewards for reporting foreigners

Won-Gi JungWon-Gi JungSeptember 3, 2021
News

New South Korean missiles will be stronger, more precise and fly longer: MND

Defense ministry's new five-year plan anticipates 26% increase in spending, amid fears of an arms race with North Korea

Won-Gi JungWon-Gi JungSeptember 2, 2021
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