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).
Thousands of training officers gather for first conference in 7 years amid push to incorporate lessons from modern war
An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more
An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’
Jo Yong Won’s attendance at event in Pyongyang offers few clues about disappearance, with experts disagreeing on cause
An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more
An in-depth analysis of prestige television about rural reform, Day of the Sun festivities, Syria ties and more
North Korean leader’s annual donation to Chongryon aims to secure loyalty amid declining youth interest in regime
An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s education policies, the DPRK’s first wildfire emergency alert and sporting success
Workshop was aimed at ensuring young people grow up loyal to regime and follows rare meeting of neighborhood unit heads
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