Hong Min

Hong Min

expert South Korea

Hong Min is a senior researcher at the Korea Institute for National Unification, where he specializes in North Korean affairs. He has provided insights into North Korea's naval modernization efforts and the challenges they face, particularly in shipbuilding techniques and naval warfare capabilities. Recently, he commented on the incident involving North Korea's new 5,000-ton destroyer, noting that the mishap highlights the country's lack of experience and knowledge in launching large naval vessels.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
655,763
Power
18,676$
Sentiment
5.88
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 6.00 0.08% +0% 331,002,651 263,747 $21,000,000 16,733$
Tanzania 2 5.50 0.42% +0% 59,734,213 250,458 $63,000 264$
Canada 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 38,005,238 30,067 $1,700,000 1,345$
Hungary 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 9,660,351 9,471 $160,000 157$
Slovenia 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 2,078,938 1,841 $56,000 50$
Pakistan 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 220,892,331 100,178 $280,000 127$
Totals 8 661,373,722 655,762 $23,259,000 18,676$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Hong Min is a senior research fellow who discussed the importance of security cooperation among South Korea, the US, and Japan. 7

CNN: Exercises show Washington keeping alliances strong as Pacific adversaries bring new threats

Canada Canada: Hong Min, North Korea analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, described Kim's missile laboratory visit as a choreographed move. 5

The Globe and Mail: Xi, Putin and Kim meet for first time in show of solidarity against West

Slovenia Slovenia: Hong Min stated that Kim Jong Un aims to secure a place in the nuclear powers club. 6

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Kako braniti mir? S pripravljenostjo na vojno

United States United States: Hong Min is a senior research fellow who analyzed North Korea's release of propaganda ahead of Kim's visit to Beijing. 5

CNN: North Korea releases propaganda video praising its soldiers who fought for Russia

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Hong Min, a senior researcher at the Korea Institute for National Unification, believes North Korea has recognized the need to develop defenses against low-flying drones and cruise missiles. 6

明報 (Ming Pao): 朝鮮試射新型防空導彈 反制無人機疑向俄取經 - 20250825 - 國際 - 每日明報

New Zealand New Zealand: Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, commented on the development of air defence missiles. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: North Korea tests new missiles amid border tensions with South