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January 05, 2025

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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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Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
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Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty

An in-depth analysis of North Korea’s New Year’s celebrations, group photos, a letter to Putin and more

Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 3, 2025
North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come

North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come

DPRK still using ‘Day of the Sun’ despite reported phase-out, while party founding could be occasion for military parade

North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 1, 2025
Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025
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Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025

An in-depth analysis of a letter on ‘countering threats,’ Christmas propaganda and Constitution Day

Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 27, 2024
Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
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Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Il’s death anniversary, messaging to Trump and river management failures

Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 20, 2024
North Korea reports on Yoon’s impeachment two days after National Assembly vote

North Korea reports on Yoon’s impeachment two days after National Assembly vote

Expert says relatively quick coverage likely reflects effort to get ahead of news before it spreads inside country

North Korea reports on Yoon’s impeachment two days after National Assembly vote
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 16, 2024
North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
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North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan

An in-depth analysis of criticism of Space Force, Mount Paektu pilgrims, coverage of ROK protests and more

North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 13, 2024
North Korean parliament to meet in January, two days after Trump’s inauguration

North Korean parliament to meet in January, two days after Trump’s inauguration

Legislative session will reportedly revise constitution, while expert suggests Kim Jong Un will also send message to US

North Korean parliament to meet in January, two days after Trump’s inauguration
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 6, 2024
North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
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North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment

An in-depth analysis of lack of coverage on ROK crisis, DPRK-Russia defense pact and ethnic Koreans visiting from Japan

North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 6, 2024
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
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