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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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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
Ifang Bremer
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
Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

State media warns of frigid temperatures and strong winds in country where most rely on firewood and coal to stay warm

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Seung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2025
North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties

North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties

‘72 Hours’ falsely blames South for starting war and stresses close relations with Moscow as they cooperate over Ukraine

North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 6, 2025
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
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