May 05, 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: North Korean bakers rise to the occasion amid food shortages

An in-depth analysis of state efforts to change diets, low-key commemorations for Kim Jong Il, a new TV show and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungDecember 22, 2022
Analysis

State media review: North Koreans get an ideological education on Mount Paektu

An in-depth analysis of youth trip to the ‘sacred’ mountain, remembrances for Kim Jong Il and the year’s top highlights

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungDecember 15, 2022
Analysis

State media review: North Korea takes aim at use of foreign words

An in-depth analysis of new SPA meetings, Pyongyang cold noodles, needling of Seoul ministry and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungDecember 8, 2022
Analysis

State media review: North Korea boasts about close ties between Kim and Xi

An in-depth analysis of the latest letter between Beijing and Pyongyang, an ‘anti-honking’ law, medicine expo and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungDecember 1, 2022
News

North Korea warns of ‘violent death’ for ‘political moron’ Yoon Suk-yeol

New propaganda booklet says South Korea conspiring with US to wage nuclear war against DPRK, likens Yoon to dictator

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas ReddyNovember 30, 2022
Analysis

State media review: North Korea rewards greenhouse workers with new homes

An in-depth analysis of the country’s rural housing project, fishery production and anti-US and Japan propaganda

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungNovember 24, 2022
Analysis

State media review: North Korea chides Japan for raising alarm over missiles

An in-depth analysis of Mothers Day celebrations, martial arts diplomacy, DPRK dogs and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungNovember 17, 2022
Analysis

State media review: North Korea calls on workers to push to meet yearly quotas

An in-depth analysis of the DPRK’s annual economic plan, criticism of ROK drills, COVID and flu concerns and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon ChungNovember 10, 2022
Analysis

State media review: Rodong Sinmun launches new mobile-friendly website

An in-depth analysis of site redesign for smartphone users, forest fire warnings, an ice cream factory and more

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas ReddyNovember 4, 2022
Analysis

State media review: North Korea hails China’s ‘successful’ party congress

An in-depth analysis of China-DPRK ties, a joint meeting for two key Pyongyang schools and changes for Tree Planting Day

Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas ReddyOctober 27, 2022
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