March 29, 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).

Analysis

State media review: Kim Jong Un ramps up personality cult with new mosaic mural

An in-depth analysis of hagiographic artwork, new documentary on Kim’s Russia trip and legal changes to fix food issues

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungSeptember 21, 2023
News

North Korean kids show airs graphic rabbit killing to slam ‘American bastards’

‘Grandfather’s Old Tales’ casts US as the ‘imperialist wolf’ that devours live animal in bloody propaganda scene

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas ReddySeptember 18, 2023
Analysis

State media review: North Koreans ‘pine for’ Kim Jong Un as he travels abroad

An in-depth analysis of reactions to leader’s Russia trip, founding holiday events, Chongryon supporters and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungSeptember 15, 2023
Analysis

State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade

An in-depth analysis of celebrations for 75th founding anniversary, taekwondo triumphs, anti-Japan propaganda and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungSeptember 7, 2023
Analysis

State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine

An in-depth review of Russia-DPRK solidarity, an official’s delayed downfall, heavy rains and Youth Day dance parties

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungAugust 31, 2023
Analysis

State media review: North Korea slams US as ‘empire of evils’ over human rights

An in-depth analysis of DPRK criticism of Security Council meeting, a new envoy to Baku, memories of axe murder and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungAugust 24, 2023
Analysis

State media review: Putin, Kim Jong Un celebrate Korea’s liberation from Japan

An in-depth analysis of the leaders’ letter exchange, Liberation Day propaganda, Typhoon Khanun’s aftermath and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungAugust 17, 2023
Analysis

State media review: North Korean kids celebrate killing of ‘American bastards’

An in-depth analysis of a new anti-U.S. children’s show, typhoon warnings, farming law changes and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungAugust 10, 2023
Analysis

State media review: North Korea says people overflowing with pride after parade

An in-depth analysis of military parade aftermath, criticism of ROK human rights, tourist area renovations and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungAugust 2, 2023
Analysis

State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III

An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungJuly 27, 2023
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