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Youngnam Kim

Youngnam Kim is a journalist covering Korean Peninsula affairs—particularly North Korea—and issues affecting the Korean American community in Los Angeles. He is the author of 'Nuclear Trade Between North Korea and Pakistan' and 'UFOs Are Physical Objects', and has translated three books. Before joining The Korea Daily, he worked at Voice of America and a publishing company in South Korea. He has also contributed to Monthly Chosun, South Korea’s most widely circulated magazine. Kim holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from George Washington University.

Korean American in San Francisco convicted in $7M cryptocurrency investment fraud

A Korean American man in San Francisco has been found guilty of running a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme, defrauding investors of millions of dollars. According...

North Korean crypto hacks surge, more than doubling in 2024

A new report has revealed that North Korean cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency platforms more than doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year. Analysts attribute...

Korean-American man pleads guilty to running high-end prostitution ring in Boston and D.C.

James Lee, a 70-year-old Korean-American man from Torrance, California, pleaded guilty to operating a high-end prostitution ring across multiple states, targeting elite professionals, and laundering the proceeds while also committing pandemic relief fraud. He faces significant prison time and fines, with sentencing scheduled for April 29.

Former Rep. Michelle Steel joins commission to establish National AAPI Museum

Former U.S. Representative Michelle Steel has been appointed to a commission tasked with assessing the feasibility of establishing a National Asian American and Pacific...

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry denies charges of acting as foreign agent for South Korea

A former CIA officer and North Korea expert facing charges for allegedly representing the South Korean government without proper disclosure has strongly refuted the...

North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile test under Kim Jong-un’s supervision 

North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile launch drill over the West Sea on February 26 under the supervision of leader Kim Jong-un, state...

North Korea deploys 3,000 more troops to Russia after suffering 4,000 casualties in Ukraine War

North Korea has reportedly sent an additional 1,000 to 3,000 troops to Russia between January and February, marking its second large-scale deployment since October...

French tourist in North Korea hints at local awareness of troop deployment to Russia

A French traveler who recently visited North Korea reported that a North Korean guide acknowledged Pyongyang’s deployment of soldiers to Russia amid the ongoing...

North Korea refuses repatriation of soldiers killed in Ukraine-Russia War

North Korea has reportedly refused to accept the bodies of its soldiers killed in the Ukraine-Russian war, despite repeated requests from Russian authorities, sources...

Trump announces ‘$5 million Gold Card’ for U.S. permanent residency

President Donald Trump announced on February 25 that his administration will implement a policy granting U.S. permanent residency in exchange for a $5 million...

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