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).
An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’
An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts
Meeting is first under Kim Jong Un’s rule and aligns with efforts to strengthen surveillance and ideological control
DPRK slams G7 foreign ministers for demanding denuclearization, calling it a violation of sovereignty
An in-depth analysis of front-line ‘volunteers,’ women’s day celebrations, a BTS program and a ‘war to improve nature’
An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
State media glorifies security official who died saving young boy in unusual effort to foster loyalty for the regime
An in-depth analysis of one of the DPRK’s ‘greatest’ holidays, AUKUS criticism and women 'volunteering’ to labor
An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador
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