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October 11, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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).

State Media Review

State media review: North Korea highlights roles of midwives amid low birth rate

An in-depth analysis of International Day of the Midwife, Kim Jong Un’s letters to Putin and rice planting efforts

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungMay 9, 2024
News

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

News

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
State Media Review

State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’

An in-depth analysis of Cuba-DPRK tensions, May Day celebrations and criticism of US space ‘militarization’

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungMay 2, 2024
News

North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies

Changes in how to refer to birthdays of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il may be effort to elevate current leader, expert says

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 29, 2024
State Media Review

State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song

An in-depth review of rapturous praise for housing project, Cuban leader’s letter, guerrilla army anniversary and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 25, 2024
State Media Review

State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun

An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung’s birthday bash, a $2M gift to Chongryon, Bulgaria-DPRK ties and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 18, 2024
News

North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election

Reports on protests against Yoon after ruling party’s ‘crushing defeat’ likely aim to stir up conflict, expert says

Lina ParkLina Park | Seung-Yeon ChungApril 16, 2024
State Media Review

State media review: North Korea begins celebrations for dead leader’s birthday

An in-depth analysis of a spring art festival, Kim’s latest letter to Putin and criticism of a human rights resolution

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 11, 2024
State Media Review

State media review: North Korean space official promises more satellite launches

An in-depth analysis of space plans, claims about Japan-DPRK contact and the start of the new school year

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungApril 4, 2024
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