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December 04, 2024

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Seung-Yeon Chung

Seung-Yeon Chung

Seung-Yeon Chung is a state media specialist at NK News. She previously worked in the Department of Unification and Foreign Ministry at Korean Broadcast System (KBS).

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North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
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North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident

An in-depth analysis of propaganda about ‘fatherly’ leader, military threats, state-funded animation and more

North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 29, 2024
North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
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North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule

An in-depth analysis of workers’ sacrifices for power plant, editorials denouncing Israel and a reforestation milestone

North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 15, 2024
North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 11, 2024
North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup
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North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup

An in-depth analysis of another international championship, Kim Jong Un’s ‘seasonal gifts’ and human rights ‘hypocrites’

North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 8, 2024
Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election

Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election

Analysis shows state media can take days and even months to acknowledge result, depending on regime’s policy goals

Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 6, 2024
North Korea appears to rebrand unification institute to focus on ‘enemy’ ROK

North Korea appears to rebrand unification institute to focus on ‘enemy’ ROK

Institute of Enemy State Studies aligns with Kim Jong Un’s decision to frame South Korea as hostile foreign state

North Korea appears to rebrand unification institute to focus on ‘enemy’ ROK
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 4, 2024
Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties
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Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties

An in-depth analysis of ceremonies for Chinese war veterans, criticism of US-ROK air drills and medical care for miners

Another muted anniversary highlights strained North Korea-China ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats

Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats

Former North Korean envoys say leader ordered measures to deflect attention from abuses and even pushed limited reforms

Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Seung-Yeon Chung October 30, 2024
North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues

North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues

State media did not reveal details of changes but experts assess aim is to make separation between Koreas even clearer

North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Seung-Yeon Chung October 25, 2024
North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions
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North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions

An in-depth analysis of criticism of Guterres’ ‘double standards,' Vietnam ties and coverage of anti-Yoon protests

North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 25, 2024
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