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Jee Abbey Lee

Jee Abbey Lee is a veteran broadcast journalist with more than 10 years of experience in TV, radio, and the web. She serves as Voice of America's social media correspondent and is an expert of millennial lifestyle.

Lee received her graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Prior to joining VOA, she worked at the Seoul bureau of CNN Travel and served as the chief Bank of Korea correspondent for Arirang TV.

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February 05, 2016
Experts: N. Korean Abductions Sought to Halt Brain Drain

Pyongyang abducted about 3,800 South Koreans and more than a dozen Japanese nationals in late 1970s
January 27, 2016
Envoy: Status Quo on North Korea 'Unacceptable'

Kathleen Stephens, former US ambassador to South Korea, says Washington should enhance efforts to counter North Korean threat
January 14, 2016
N. Korea’s Nuclear Test Seen as Attention-Getting Move

Analysts wonder what might have motivated Pyongyang to make provocative move
December 30, 2015
'Comfort Women' Agreement Hailed as Breakthrough for Seoul, Tokyo

Some experts, though, caution that dissatisfaction with agreement's terms among victims of WWII-era practice means issue isn't settled
October 20, 2015
Observers: Obama-Park Summit Show United Front on N. Korea

US and South Korean leaders stress solidarity but have not introduced any new groundbreaking measures
October 16, 2015
Experts: Pyongyang's Overtures Raise Hope for Talks

Six-Party Talks aimed at resolving disputes over N. Korea’s nuclear development have been stalled since late 2008
September 23, 2015
Agenda for Obama, Xi to Include N. Korea's Threats

Leaders will discuss how to sharpen Pyongyang’s choices between nuclear arms and economic development, US national security adviser says
August 26, 2015
North Korea’s ‘Apology’ Over Land Mine Attack Criticized

Pyongyang's expression of 'regret' is seen by some as inadequate in light of the injuries suffered by two soldiers in the attack
August 07, 2015
Experts: N. Korean Rhetoric Aims to Probe US Willingness to Talk

One policy specialist says Pyongyang might be feeling pressure from other countries to continue six-party nuclear talks, especially after Iran's recent deal
July 10, 2015
US Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Sanctions on North Korea

It follows House bill aimed at tightening sanctions against Pyongyang for nuclear development, rights violations
June 17, 2015
S. Korean FM's Visit to Japan Raises Hopes of Thaw in Bilateral Ties

The United States has been quietly pushing the two allies to mend relations
June 12, 2015
US, South Korea to Reschedule Summit

Presidents were to meet Tuesday in US, but Park Geun-hye is staying home to focus on MERS outbreak in her country
April 26, 2015
Abe's US Visit to Focus on Controversial Statements

Abe says reconciliation Japan sought 20 years ago has succeeded, so no need to reaffirm predecessors' apologies; however, some U.S. lawmakers urge him to 'face history'
March 27, 2015
UN Condemns North Korea’s Human Rights Violations

UN’s human rights body in Geneva condemns N. Korea for twelfth year in a row
March 25, 2015
Sweden to Reopen Asylum Case for Purported N Korean Teen

Immigration agency had sought to expatriate Han Song to China, but court rules case was mishandled
March 02, 2015
Money-Laundering Watchdog Calls On North Korea to Fulfill Pledge

Paris-based group remains concerned by failure to address 'significant deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism regime'
February 20, 2015
Views Mixed on Broadening US Sanctions Against N Korea

Bill in House of Representatives calls for tightening penalties against Pyongyang by denying it access to hard currency
January 26, 2015
UN Emergency Aid Drops for N. Korea

Crises in other parts of the world are causing UN to lower emergency relief aid to North Korea this year
November 25, 2014
US Experts: N. Korean Envoy Sent to Russia to Ease Diplomatic Isolation

Choe Ryong Hae, a high-ranking member of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, wrapped up a week-long trip to Russia Monday
October 24, 2014
Analysts: Delaying Transfer of Korean Wartime Forces Control Is Right

New agreement calls for transfer of operational control to be 'conditions-based approach,' meaning there is no specific deadline for handover of combined forces on Korean peninsula

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