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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).

News

North Korea holds rare event on military training after deployment to Ukraine

Thousands of training officers gather for first conference in 7 years amid push to incorporate lessons from modern war

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungMay 19, 2025
State Media Review

Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair

An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungMay 16, 2025
State Media Review

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday

An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungMay 2, 2025
News

Kim Jong Un’s top aide reemerges after absence triggered rumors of punishment

Jo Yong Won’s attendance at event in Pyongyang offers few clues about disappearance, with experts disagreeing on cause

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 28, 2025
State Media Review

Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences

An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 25, 2025
State Media Review

North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of prestige television about rural reform, Day of the Sun festivities, Syria ties and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 18, 2025
News

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

North Korean leader’s annual donation to Chongryon aims to secure loyalty amid declining youth interest in regime

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 14, 2025
State Media Review

North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 11, 2025
State Media Review

North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s education policies, the DPRK’s first wildfire emergency alert and sporting success

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 4, 2025
News

North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors

Workshop was aimed at ensuring young people grow up loyal to regime and follows rare meeting of neighborhood unit heads

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungMarch 31, 2025
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