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December 09, 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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North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues

North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues

State media did not reveal details of changes but experts assess aim is to make separation between Koreas even clearer

North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues
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Jeongmin Kim | Seung-Yeon Chung October 25, 2024
North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions
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North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions

An in-depth analysis of criticism of Guterres’ ‘double standards,' Vietnam ties and coverage of anti-Yoon protests

North Korea denounces UN chief’s call for ‘restraint’ amid inter-Korean tensions
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 25, 2024
Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English

Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English

State media shows students repeating after panda protagonist of Hollywood animation, despite crackdowns on foreign media

Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 23, 2024
More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
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More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military

An in-depth analysis of ‘angry revengers,’ an amendment to a law on homes for scientists and criticism of US officials

More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 18, 2024
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
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