April 19, 2024

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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.

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Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting
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Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting

Amid a diplomatic deadlock, the DPRK leader oversaw a markedly low-key gathering of KPA officials

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in March: an election and a military meeting
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 9, 2019
What to expect when North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly sits this week
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What to expect when North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly sits this week

The DPRK is set to convene the first session of the 14th SPA on Thursday

What to expect when North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly sits this week
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 8, 2019
North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media
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North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media

Domestic coverage paints a more optimistic picture than international press

North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 27, 2019
North Korea’s 14th Supreme People’s Assembly: insights from the results
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North Korea’s 14th Supreme People’s Assembly: insights from the results

Sunday's vote saw several top officials newly-elected to the rubber stamp parliament

North Korea’s 14th Supreme People’s Assembly: insights from the results
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 14, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s appearances in February: diplomacy dominates the month
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Kim Jong Un’s appearances in February: diplomacy dominates the month

State media also shed light on some new titles and affiliations of high-level officials

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in February: diplomacy dominates the month
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 12, 2019
Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary

Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary

North Korea's 78-minute film downplayed the DPRK-U.S. summit, stressed importance of ties with Hanoi

Comrade Kim goes to Vietnam: some key takeaways from the KCTV documentary
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 7, 2019
After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea
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After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea

Major political events, state media rhetoric, and relations with China will be crucial

After Hanoi, what? Three indicators to watch for in North Korea
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 7, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s other Hanoi summit: the message in state media
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Kim Jong Un’s other Hanoi summit: the message in state media

DPRK media hailed Kim’s meetings with Vietnamese leaders — and offered hints at a new propaganda campaign

Kim Jong Un’s other Hanoi summit: the message in state media
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 4, 2019
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