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Junhyoung Lee

Junhyoung Lee (@leejunhyoung), a research professor in the School of International Relations at the University of Ulsan, specializes in comparative authoritarianism. He earned his Ph.D. from University College Dublin (UCD).

How North Korea’s New Year messages use history and hardships to prop up regime

Kim Jong Un’s speeches refer to past triumphs to inspire people to persevere, but face growing skepticism from young

Junhyoung LeeDecember 29, 2023

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How North Korea’s New Year messages use history and hardships to prop up regime

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