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January 24, 2025

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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).

State Media Review

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

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungJanuary 24, 2025
News

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

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Seung-Yeon ChungJanuary 23, 2025
State Media Review

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

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungJanuary 17, 2025
State Media Review

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

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungJanuary 10, 2025
News

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

Alannah HillAlannah Hill | Seung-Yeon ChungJanuary 9, 2025
News

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

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungJanuary 6, 2025
State Media Review

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

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungJanuary 3, 2025
News

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

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungJanuary 1, 2025
State Media Review

Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025

An in-depth analysis of a letter on ‘countering threats,’ Christmas propaganda and Constitution Day

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungDecember 27, 2024
State Media Review

Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Il’s death anniversary, messaging to Trump and river management failures

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungDecember 20, 2024
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