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December 05, 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 to hold major party meeting after overhauling inter-Korean policy

North Korea to hold major party meeting after overhauling inter-Korean policy

Expert says plenum likely to consider constitutional revisions, while Politburo ‘almost certainly’ discussed Putin visit

North Korea to hold major party meeting after overhauling inter-Korean policy
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 27, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un lays rose at grave of mentor who backed his rule
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State media review: Kim Jong Un lays rose at grave of mentor who backed his rule

An in-depth analysis of official’s death anniversary, criticism of US weapons in Gaza and a Russian delegation's arrival

State media review: Kim Jong Un lays rose at grave of mentor who backed his rule
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 23, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams Kiwis’ ‘provocative’ sanctions monitoring
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State media review: North Korea slams Kiwis’ ‘provocative’ sanctions monitoring

An in-depth analysis of criticism toward US allies, praise for youth laborers, a tourney for ‘golf addicts’ and more

State media review: North Korea slams Kiwis’ ‘provocative’ sanctions monitoring
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 16, 2024
State media review: North Korea highlights roles of midwives amid low birth rate
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State media review: North Korea highlights roles of midwives amid low birth rate

An in-depth analysis of International Day of the Midwife, Kim Jong Un’s letters to Putin and rice planting efforts

State media review: North Korea highlights roles of midwives amid low birth rate
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 9, 2024
Kim Ki Nam, propaganda chief for all three North Korean rulers, dies at 94

Kim Ki Nam, propaganda chief for all three North Korean rulers, dies at 94

Kim Jong Un to oversee official’s funeral as state media claims he achieved ‘eternal life’ through service to regime

Kim Ki Nam, propaganda chief for all three North Korean rulers, dies at 94
Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats

Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats

North Korean leader again demonstrates deep interest in combatting foreign influence, joining photo session in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 6, 2024
State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’
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State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’

An in-depth analysis of Cuba-DPRK tensions, May Day celebrations and criticism of US space ‘militarization’

State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 2, 2024
North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies

North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies

Changes in how to refer to birthdays of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il may be effort to elevate current leader, expert says

North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 29, 2024
State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song
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State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song

An in-depth review of rapturous praise for housing project, Cuban leader’s letter, guerrilla army anniversary and more

State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 25, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun
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State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun

An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung’s birthday bash, a $2M gift to Chongryon, Bulgaria-DPRK ties and more

State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 18, 2024
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