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October 14, 2024

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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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Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
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Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday

An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s letters, criticism of NATO, claims of bumper harvest and a new envoy

Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 11, 2024
North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China

North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China

Lack of fanfare beyond leaders’ exchange of letters underscores bilateral relationship has reached a nadir, expert says

North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
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Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team

An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more

Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 4, 2024
North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia
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North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia

An in-depth analysis of endorsing ‘multipolar’ global order, revision to disaster law and first Kim-Xi letters in months

North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 27, 2024
Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK

Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK

Leader’s sister slams stopover as ‘frantic’ attempt to showcase strength, vowing to bolster ‘nuclear war deterrent’

Kim Yo Jong claims North Korean satellite detected US submarine’s arrival in ROK
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 25, 2024
North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
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North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns

An in-depth analysis of the now-famous Olympians, a critical harvest season, praise for state education and more

North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 20, 2024
North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak

North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak

Choe Son Hui left Pyongyang on Monday and will attend two events in St. Petersburg this week, Russian Embassy says

North Korea’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak
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Alannah Hill | Seung-Yeon Chung September 16, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
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North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses

An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more

North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 13, 2024
Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties

Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties

Expert says Chinese leader’s letter to North Korean counterpart, only 2nd this year, appears aimed at managing tensions

Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 9, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
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North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion

An in-depth analysis of responses to UFS and Ssang Yong, homes for farmers, a new envoy to Africa and more

North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 6, 2024
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