Christopher Green@Dest_Pyongyang

Asst. prof. @UniLeiden. Analyst @CrisisGroup. @Sino_NK & fmr. @The_Daily_NK. Dilettante translator. RT≠endorsement.

 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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"Rising Stakes, Upgrading Forces" is a brand new @CrisisGroup report on South Korea, part of a series on the politics of military modernization in a number of Asian states. Download it here: crisisgroup.org/rpt/asia-pac…

Rising Stakes, Upgrading Forces: Seoul in the New Asian Order | International Crisis Group

South Korea is no stranger to insecurity, but its concerns have become more urgent. Sitting at the intersection of growing big-power rivalries, it also faces a more hostile adversary in Pyongyang. To...

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The contention that responses are rooted in anxiety and competition rather than excitement is not to be underestimated here, but it is nevertheless fascinating to compare Korea with other advanced economies. ft.com/content/2c5e6862-65b6…

South Korea bets big on AI for all

Deputy prime minister is an unabashed evangelist for the technology even as some fear it could pose catastrophic risks

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Jake Kwon@therealjakekwon
Sep 24
I have been appointed as the BBC's Seoul Correspondent, covering the Korean Peninsula. It’s an honour to take this on from @jeanmackenzie, who set the standard here.
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dedollarization? what dedellarization. more evidence showing Russia is still buying and selling in the dollar system -- including purchase of Chinese batteries for drones via a global shadow financial network using UAE dirham etc pegged to USD ft.com/content/fb42c5dd-1550…

Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money laundering network

FT investigation shows the state oil group’s hard currency was at heart of Russia’s efforts to circumvent sanctions

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Why the world’s hottest stock market -- South Korea's -- is a national liability ft.com/content/6f0ceb7d-597d… via @ft

Why the world’s hottest stock market is a national liability

South Korea’s wild stock price swings are hurting the country’s image

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Why Mongolia Should Host the Next Trump-Kim Summit asiapacific.ca//publication/…

Why Mongolia Should Host the Next Trump-Kim Summit | APF Canada

As regional nuclear proliferation intensifies, Mongolia could serve as a channel connecting North Korea with other key stakeholders in Northeast Asia.

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Crisis Group
@CrisisGroup
Aug 16
Facing major domestic challenges, including political polarisation and demographic decline, and with its strategic position becoming more precarious, South Korea should rest its strategy for preventing escalation on two pillars. Our report explains more. crisisgroup.org/rpt/asia-pac…
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Hyung-jin Kim / 김형진@hyungjin1972
Aug 6
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills apnews.com/article/south-kor…

North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills

North Korea has launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea, according to its neighbors.

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NK NEWS
@nknewsorg
Jul 21
North Korea renovates launchpad in latest sign of spy satellite preparation dlvr.it/TTdW0n

North Korea renovates launchpad in latest sign of spy satellite preparation | NK PRO

North Korea has started fixing up a launchpad at the country’s main space launch complex, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, in the latest sign of preparations to resume military spy...

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9DASHLINE@9DashLine
Jul 19
Defense Minister Koizumi says Japan needs debate on nuclear weapons buff.ly/DnCNLU0

Defense Minister Koizumi says Japan needs debate on nuclear weapons

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said that Japan needs a debate on nuclear weapons, as some European countries are seeking greater nuclear deterrence.

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刘晓明Liu Xiaoming@AmbLiuXiaoMing
Jul 9
At the invitation of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the government of the People’s Republic of China, Pak Thae Song, Member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea,
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The Daily NK@The_Daily_NK
Jul 8
A bus just crossed the New Yalu River Bridge from China into Sinuiju — a trial run signaling the long-delayed crossing may finally open. dailynk.com/english/new-yalu… #NorthKorea #ChinaDPRK
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Martyn Ziegler
@martynziegler
Jul 6
UEFA calls FIFA decision on Balogun suspension "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable"
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Burnham's Britain: six days in the place that just changed our politics ... piped.video/12LgcpLtJ0Q?si=ImML… via @YouTube

Burnham's Britain: six days in the place that just changed our politics | Anywhere but Westminster

Andy Burnham is closing in on Downing Street after a big win in the...

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NK NEWS
@nknewsorg
Jun 17
Still, experts suggest the door isn't closed. "As long as the ambassador is restored to his position in a timely manner, I don't think it makes any difference to the [U.K.'s] appetite for engagement," Leiden University's Christopher Green (@Dest_Pyongyang) told NK News. nknews.org/2026/06/north-kor…

North Korea confirms recalling its UK ambassador after a month in post | NK News

The DPRK withdrew its ambassador to the U.K. just a month after his appointment in response to London’s sanctions against a children’s camp, leaving a void in diplomacy amid growing tensions. In a...

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Thoughtful discussion with some of the great people @nknewsorg, @chadocl and Alannah Hill. Key takeaways include but not limited to needing to cool your podcast studio. piped.video/-RmMScIo2sk?si=bgr7…
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Crisis Group
@CrisisGroup
Jun 17
South Korea sits at the dangerous intersection of multi-dimensional big-power rivalries. The country’s strategists have their hands full and some in the country rightly fear what could be just over the horizon. crisisgroup.org/rpt/asia-pac…
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The Lowy Institute@LowyInstitute
Jun 15
🚨JOB ALERT🚨 The @LowyInstitute is looking for an exceptional researcher and analyst to lead its China and East Asia Program as Program Director. 👉lowyinstitute.org/program-di…
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AI riches turn Samsung factory town into luxury hotspot via @FT ft.com/content/52cdae7d-5553…

AI riches turn Samsung factory town into luxury hotspot

Windfall bonus for workers drives up property prices and department store purchases

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Chris Carothers@ChrisCarothers
Jun 13
Very disappointed to see that @AramHur's latest paper in @koreaobserver has six completely fabricated citations. Academic integrity matters, people. A short 🧵
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Here is the recording of Wednesday's informative @CrisisGroup webinar on the Xi-Kim summit and South Korea's response. piped.video/live/YxFMaQxOV_4…

The Xi-Kim Summit: Implications for Korean Peninsula Security

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rare two-day visit to North Korea th...

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