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December 22, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is the Lead Correspondent at NK News and Editorial Director at KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Kim covers inter-Korean relations and North and South Korean foreign and military affairs. Kim has covered the 2022 ROK presidential election on the ground, and prior to joining NK News, she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C. and Reuters news agency’s Seoul bureau.

Profiles

Kim Moon-soo: From activist to conservative politician, his own worst enemy

Labor minister’s ideological shifts and self-inflicted controversies risk undermining his credibility and effectiveness

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimSeptember 6, 2024
Profiles

Shin Won-sik: Hawkish ex-general as National Security Adviser

Appointment of Shin Won-sik signals shift toward assertive security stance, raises diplomatic concerns

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimAugust 22, 2024
Profiles

South Korea’s next defense minister faces balancing loyalty and responsibility

Despite stellar credentials, the ex-general’s close relationship with Yoon and alleged misconduct raise concerns

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimAugust 15, 2024
Analysis

South Korea grapples with how to update Cold War spy laws as espionage evolves

Proposed changes aim to address modern threats but risk stifling business activity and infringing on freedoms

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimAugust 8, 2024
Analysis

Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it

Reinstating the Second Annex Office risks hypocrisy accusations but may mitigate political fallout

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimAugust 2, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s opposition party risks public trust with impeachment hearings

Democratic Party focuses on allegations against Yoon, sidelines urgent issues despite public petition support

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJuly 25, 2024
Analysis

Why frontrunner for South Korea’s ruling party leader is distancing from Yoon

People Power Party splits into factions ahead of the leadership vote next week as Han Dong-hoon leads the race

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJuly 18, 2024
Profiles

How to connect with key lawmakers in South Korea’s National Assembly, 2024-2026

Building networks and accessing crucial information with key lawmakers in the legislature’s 18 committees

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJuly 17, 2024
Analysis

Why a viral petition to impeach South Korea’s president is unlikely to succeed

Despite garnering over 1 million signatures, the move to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol faces significant challenges

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJuly 5, 2024
Analysis

Why the fight for South Korea’s parliamentary committees matters

Korea Pro explains how committee members and leaders are chosen and why parties fight for control

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJune 28, 2024