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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 denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
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North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses

An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more

North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 13, 2024
Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties

Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties

Expert says Chinese leader’s letter to North Korean counterpart, only 2nd this year, appears aimed at managing tensions

Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 9, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
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North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion

An in-depth analysis of responses to UFS and Ssang Yong, homes for farmers, a new envoy to Africa and more

North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 6, 2024
North Korea slams US for ‘exaggerating’ nuclear threats in updated strategy
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North Korea slams US for ‘exaggerating’ nuclear threats in updated strategy

An in-depth analysis of US nuke plans, praise for Kim Jong Un’s economic policy and minimizing of Kim Jong Il’s feats

North Korea slams US for ‘exaggerating’ nuclear threats in updated strategy
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un poses as father and teacher to children displaced by floods
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Kim Jong Un poses as father and teacher to children displaced by floods

An in-depth analysis of flood relief, TV propaganda for youth, North Korea’s anxiety about birth rates and more

Kim Jong Un poses as father and teacher to children displaced by floods
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 22, 2024
North Korea issues heavy rain warnings as tropical storm hits peninsula

North Korea issues heavy rain warnings as tropical storm hits peninsula

State media forecasts over foot of rain near inter-Korean border, less than a month after floods displaced thousands

North Korea issues heavy rain warnings as tropical storm hits peninsula
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Alannah Hill | Seung-Yeon Chung August 22, 2024
North Korea accuses Japan of posing as ‘nuclear victim,’ slamming Kishida speech
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North Korea accuses Japan of posing as ‘nuclear victim,’ slamming Kishida speech

An in-depth analysis of commentary on Hiroshima visit, Independence Day agitprop, a brutal heat wave and more

North Korea accuses Japan of posing as ‘nuclear victim,’ slamming Kishida speech
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls for sheltering flood victims in capital, rejecting foreign aid

Kim Jong Un calls for sheltering flood victims in capital, rejecting foreign aid

North Korean leader visits camp for displaced in bid to show the state can provide for people through ‘self-reliance’

Kim Jong Un calls for sheltering flood victims in capital, rejecting foreign aid
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 12, 2024
‘Female virgins’ volunteered for difficult flood recovery work, North Korea says
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‘Female virgins’ volunteered for difficult flood recovery work, North Korea says

An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, Kim Jong Un’s ‘dangerous’ boat inspection, decadent pet ownership and more

‘Female virgins’ volunteered for difficult flood recovery work, North Korea says
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 8, 2024
North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage
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North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage

An in-depth analysis of efforts to blame flooding on local officials, new envoys, Olympic coverage and more

North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 1, 2024
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