May 02, 2024

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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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State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism
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State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism

An in-depth analysis of a new productivity campaign, law on scientific experts, Xi’s message to Kim Jong Un and more

State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 13, 2023
Music by ‘Queen of K-pop’ features in new North Korean propaganda vlog

Music by ‘Queen of K-pop’ features in new North Korean propaganda vlog

Tourism video targeting Chinese viewers uses BoA track despite DPRK’s crackdown on foreign media

Music by ‘Queen of K-pop’ features in new North Korean propaganda vlog
State media review: North Korean kids show loyalty to state by walking 215 miles
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State media review: North Korean kids show loyalty to state by walking 215 miles

An in-depth analysis of children’s cross-country pilgrimage, a new school year and the DPRK’s latest Cheonan denial

State media review: North Korean kids show loyalty to state by walking 215 miles
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 6, 2023
State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch
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State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch

An in-depth analysis of DPRK goal to prepare satellite by April, claims of US failures, attacks on defectors and more

State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea calls denuclearization a ‘declaration of war’
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State media review: North Korea calls denuclearization a ‘declaration of war’

An in-depth analysis of nuclear threats against US, youth enlistment for army and meeting on natural disasters

State media review: North Korea calls denuclearization a ‘declaration of war’
Domestic-facing North Korean media condemns US-ROK drills in rare commentary

Domestic-facing North Korean media condemns US-ROK drills in rare commentary

Rodong Sinmun slams Yoon Suk-yeol and details US military assets in what experts call effort to ratchet up tensions

Domestic-facing North Korean media condemns US-ROK drills in rare commentary
State media review: North Korea says rusty American bombs threaten capital
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State media review: North Korea says rusty American bombs threaten capital

An in-depth analysis of unexploded ordnance in Pyongyang, letter diplomacy with China, a new agriculture push and more

State media review: North Korea says rusty American bombs threaten capital
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 16, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates itself as a land of gender equality
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State media review: North Korea celebrates itself as a land of gender equality

An in-depth analysis of Women’s Day celebrations, a law on cell phone use and agriculture amid a food crisis

State media review: North Korea celebrates itself as a land of gender equality
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 9, 2023
State media review: North Korea dangles promise of new homes to motivate farmers
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State media review: North Korea dangles promise of new homes to motivate farmers

An in-depth analysis of agriculture policy changes, a religious group’s denunciation, frog oil cosmetics and more

State media review: North Korea dangles promise of new homes to motivate farmers
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 2, 2023
State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
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State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’

An in-depth analysis of calls to resist outside help, praise for a new greenhouse farm, an animated love story and more

State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 23, 2023
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