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November 23, 2024

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Rachel Minyoung Lee

Rachel Minyoung Lee

Rachel Minyoung Lee was a senior analyst at NK Pro. Prior to joining NK Pro, she worked as a senior North Korean media analyst for the U.S. Government. She is also a trained translator of North Korean media propaganda into English.

Analysis

Context and translation: North Korean coverage of the November 28 weapons test

State media hailed the test's "final review" of the new-type multiple rocket launcher system

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeNovember 29, 2019
Analysis

North Korea’s Hwasong 15 monument: an ICBM poem in full

“Shine, oh the eternal and immortal achievement that has borne great power”

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeNovember 29, 2019
Analysis

Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”

An article in an influential pro-DPRK organ hailed the "success" of an October launch, hinted at further tests to come

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeNovember 28, 2019
Analysis

Looking ahead: prospects for North Korea-U.S. relations

Amid a flurry of statements by DPRK officials, NK Pro analysts examine whether diplomacy can get back on track

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Rachel Minyoung LeeNovember 19, 2019
News

In on-the-spot visit, Kim Jong Un slams military officials for mismanagement

Tour of August 25 Fishery Station sees DPRK leader criticize defense ministry, KPA for delays in construction work

Oliver HothamOliver Hotham | Rachel Minyoung LeeNovember 18, 2019
Analysis

In review: inter-Korean relations, prospects for change since the Hanoi summit

Ongoing Mount Kumgang issue merits a review of North-South ties in the wake of February's failed Kim-Trump meeting

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeNovember 12, 2019
Analysis

North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift

Pyongyang’s unusual singling out of the U.S. for military drills with South Korea reflects a hardening position

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeNovember 7, 2019
Analysis

North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities

The country's ruling party daily portrayed the latest missile launch as necessary for economic construction

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeNovember 1, 2019
Analysis

North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy

Pyongyang’s domestic reaffirmation of denuclearization talks policy shows resolve to follow through

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeOctober 29, 2019
News

North Korea planning new international tourism zone at Mt. Kumgang, South says

Pyongyang has asked that South Korean-owned assets be removed from the resort "on an agreed date": MOU

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