Choe Hyon

Choe Hyon

historical figure North Korea

Choe Hyon was a prominent anti-Japanese revolutionary fighter during Korea's struggle for independence from colonial rule. She is celebrated for her contributions to the Korean People's Army and played a significant role in the early establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The new class of North Korean warships has been named in her honor, reflecting her status as a national hero and symbol of resistance against oppression.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
961,357
Power
4,745$
Sentiment
5.92
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 26,487 $2,700,000 1,053$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 10,196,709 6,965 $240,000 164$
India 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 1,380,004,385 883,486 $2,900,000 1,857$
Australia 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 25,499,884 16,201 $1,380,000 877$
Taiwan 1 5.00 0.12% +0% 23,816,775 28,219 $670,000 794$
Totals 5 1,507,403,764 961,358 $7,890,000 4,745$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: The newly built warship is similarly equipped to the 5,000-tonne destroyer-class vessel Choe Hyon. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: N Korea says destroyer now upright

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The newly built warship is believed to be similarly equipped to the 5,000-tonne destroyer-class vessel Choe Hyon. 5

The Guardian: North Korea detains three over warship launch accident, state media reports | North Korea

Australia Australia: The damaged ship is thought to be of the same class as North Korea’s first destroyer, Choe Hyon. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Kim Jong-un demands answers into warship launch fiasco

Guyana Guyana: The ship was graded as the Choe Hyon-class named after anti-Japanese revolutionary fighter Choe Hyon. 6

Stabroek News: North Korea unveils new ‘Kim Jong Un style’ 5,000-tonne warship