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 trial coverage, criticism of Japan’s mission to NATO and youth ‘volunteers’ for factory work
Photoshopped dog points to spread of ROK culture in DPRK and may offer insights about troops fighting for Russia
An in-depth analysis of criticism of trilateral air exercises, new factory openings, a Cabinet meeting and more
An in-depth analysis of positive music reviews, factory openings and no birthday celebrations for Kim Jong Un
State media warns of frigid temperatures and strong winds in country where most rely on firewood and coal to stay warm
‘72 Hours’ falsely blames South for starting war and stresses close relations with Moscow as they cooperate over Ukraine
An in-depth analysis of North Korea’s New Year’s celebrations, group photos, a letter to Putin and more
DPRK still using ‘Day of the Sun’ despite reported phase-out, while party founding could be occasion for military parade
An in-depth analysis of a letter on ‘countering threats,’ Christmas propaganda and Constitution Day
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Il’s death anniversary, messaging to Trump and river management failures
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