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November 24, 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

Why Kim’s submarine visit leaves room for talks, but reflects hardening position

Apparent increased interest in arms buildup escalates pressure on U.S. while state media focuses on defense rather than offense

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJuly 23, 2019
Analysis

In context: the North Korean foreign ministry’s recent pronouncements on the U.S.

Statements leave room for diplomacy to continue, though appear to reflect a hardening position

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJuly 19, 2019
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in June: from munitions factory visits to diplomacy

June was dominated by high-level summitry and the return of high-level officials amid "purge" reports 

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJuly 5, 2019
Analysis

North Korean TV documentary underscores prospects for improved DPRK-U.S. ties

Building on state media, KCTV hailed Sunday's "historic" summit

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJuly 2, 2019
Analysis

Six key takeaways from DPRK media coverage of the Kim-Trump Panmunjom summit

The two leaders held an impromptu third meeting on Sunday

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJuly 1, 2019
Analysis

The significance of North Korea’s commemoration of Kim’s three-year-old title

State Affairs Commission gained importance compared to 2017/18, plus return of term "war deterrent"

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJuly 1, 2019
Analysis

North Korea’s documentary on the Kim-Xi summit: some key takeaways

State TV hailed the meeting as “comradely, candid, and friendly," underscored positive outcomes

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJune 26, 2019
Analysis

North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit

Omitting ‘denuclearization’ and highlighting the socialist bond, the two stressed a united front on the international stage

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJune 24, 2019
Analysis

North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much

Coverage represents first-time state media covers a letter from Trump to both domestic and foreign audiences

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJune 23, 2019
Analysis

Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit

A Sino-DPRK meeting in Pyongyang offered some insights into goings-on in the court of Kim Jong Un

Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung LeeJune 21, 2019
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