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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).

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North Korea slams Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s inaugural report
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North Korea slams Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s inaugural report

An in-depth analysis of criticism of sanctions watchdog, children’s day events and parents pushing their kids to labor

North Korea slams Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s inaugural report
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 6, 2025
North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’
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North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’

An in-depth analysis of missile defense criticism, upgraded train station on Russia border, mega resort law and more

North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 30, 2025
What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president

What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president

Experts say DPRK is closely monitoring race despite silence, but likely perceives little difference between candidates

What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president
Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’

Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’

North Korean leader says new generation should preserve ‘national identity’ in letter for Chongryon’s 70th anniversary

Kim Jong Un calls for pro-regime Koreans in Japan to visit their ‘homeland’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 26, 2025
North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle
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North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle

An in-depth analysis of party meeting prep, anger at US designation and sensitivity to UN human rights criticism

North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 23, 2025
North Korea holds rare event on military training after deployment to Ukraine

North Korea holds rare event on military training after deployment to Ukraine

Thousands of training officers gather for first conference in 7 years amid push to incorporate lessons from modern war

North Korea holds rare event on military training after deployment to Ukraine
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 19, 2025
Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
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Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair

An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more

Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 16, 2025
North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
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North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday

An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 2, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment

Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment

Jo Yong Won’s attendance at event in Pyongyang offers few clues about disappearance, with experts disagreeing on cause

Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 28, 2025
Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
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Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences

An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more

Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 25, 2025
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