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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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Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
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Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties

An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more

Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 7, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
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North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief

North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 28, 2025
North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader

North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader

State media glorifies security official who died saving young boy in unusual effort to foster loyalty for the regime

North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 25, 2025
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
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North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants

An in-depth analysis of one of the DPRK’s ‘greatest’ holidays, AUKUS criticism and women 'volunteering’ to labor

North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 21, 2025
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
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DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’

An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador

DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 14, 2025
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
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North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games

An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions

North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 7, 2025
North Korea calls Yoon ‘ringleader of rebellion’ in report on impeachment trial
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North Korea calls Yoon ‘ringleader of rebellion’ in report on impeachment trial

An in-depth analysis of trial coverage, criticism of Japan’s mission to NATO and youth ‘volunteers’ for factory work

North Korea calls Yoon ‘ringleader of rebellion’ in report on impeachment trial
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 24, 2025
Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme

Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme

Photoshopped dog points to spread of ROK culture in DPRK and may offer insights about troops fighting for Russia

Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme
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Ifang Bremer | Seung-Yeon Chung January 23, 2025
North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
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North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return

An in-depth analysis of criticism of trilateral air exercises, new factory openings, a Cabinet meeting and more

North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 17, 2025
North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
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North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs

An in-depth analysis of positive music reviews, factory openings and no birthday celebrations for Kim Jong Un

North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 10, 2025
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