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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’s top diplomat visiting Russia to attend forum where Putin to speak

Choe Son Hui left Pyongyang on Monday and will attend two events in St. Petersburg this week, Russian Embassy says

Alannah HillAlannah Hill | Seung-Yeon ChungSeptember 16, 2024
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Xi promises to ‘boost coordination’ with Kim Jong Un amid signs of strained ties

Expert says Chinese leader’s letter to North Korean counterpart, only 2nd this year, appears aimed at managing tensions

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungSeptember 9, 2024
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North Korea issues heavy rain warnings as tropical storm hits peninsula

State media forecasts over foot of rain near inter-Korean border, less than a month after floods displaced thousands

Alannah HillAlannah Hill | Seung-Yeon ChungAugust 22, 2024
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Kim Jong Un calls for sheltering flood victims in capital, rejecting foreign aid

North Korean leader visits camp for displaced in bid to show the state can provide for people through ‘self-reliance’

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungAugust 12, 2024
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High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council

Tae Yong-ho’s appointment marks first time North Korean defector has been offered senior government role

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North Koreans vow to ‘annihilate’ America at anti-US rallies across country

State media reports 100K citizens attended event in Pyongyang, as DPRK kicks off month of propaganda against US and ROK

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungJune 26, 2024
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North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media

Authorities make rare exception to rules to broadcast WWII drama on KCTV as part of Russia-centered programming block

Lina ParkLina Park | Seung-Yeon ChungJune 18, 2024
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North Korea to hold major party meeting after overhauling inter-Korean policy

Expert says plenum likely to consider constitutional revisions, while Politburo ‘almost certainly’ discussed Putin visit

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungMay 27, 2024
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Kim Ki Nam, propaganda chief for all three North Korean rulers, dies at 94

Kim Jong Un to oversee official’s funeral as state media claims he achieved ‘eternal life’ through service to regime

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Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats

North Korean leader again demonstrates deep interest in combatting foreign influence, joining photo session in Pyongyang

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungMay 6, 2024