Hong Min
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.
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Analyst Hong Min stated that these rocket launchers could be used to neutralize South Korea and the US's combined air attack capabilities.
Valdošās partijas kongresa priekšvakarā Kims biedē ar raķešu palaidējiem / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-20
Hong Min commented that the inauguration of the street is a calculated political move by North Korea.
Kim Jong-un unveils housing for families of North Koreans killed in Ukraine war | North Korea
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Hong Min thinks North Korea may conduct missile tests in the next two years after launching.
Index - Külföld - Nagyot tévedett, ha azt gondolta, ma nem lát bizarr fotókat Kim Dzsongunról
Hungary· 2026-01-23
Analyst Hong Min stated that changes in Kim Jong Un's security leadership may be related to his decision to send troops to assist Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Pietų Korėja: Kim Jong Unas pertvarkė asmeninę apsaugą
Lithuania· 2026-01-14
Hong Min highlights that changes in Kim's security pattern were detected as early as October 2024.
Jutarnji list - Kim Jong-un povukao radikalan potez: Obuzela ga teška paranoja? Spominju se Ukrajinci
Croatia· 2026-01-13Hong Min is an analyst who commented on Kim Yo-jong's statement regarding the drone incident.
North demands ‘explanation’ from Seoul over incursion
Taiwan· 2026-01-11
Hong Min suggested that North Korea received technological assistance from Russia in exchange for military support.
КНДР показала готовий корпус ядерного підводного човна, частини до якого могла постачати Росія – NYT
Ukraine· 2025-12-26Hong Min suggests that North Korea may conduct missile tests after launching the submarine.
Index - Külföld - Így néz ki Kim Dzsongun legfélelmetesebb fegyvere, már az utolsó simításokon dolgoznakHungary· 2025-12-25
Hong Min is a senior research fellow at the Korea Institute for National Unification in Seoul.
North Korea reveals new images of its first nuclear-powered submarine
United States· 2025-12-25Hong Min is an expert from the Korean Institute for National Unification who commented on the omission of denuclearization in Trump's security document.
Νέο δόγμα Τραμπ για την ασφάλεια – Καμία αναφορά στη Βόρεια Κορέα και στα πυρηνικά της
Greece· 2025-12-08
Hong Min is a North Korea specialist who commented on the military display.
في احتفال عسكري.. كوريا الشمالية تعرض صاروخا باليستيا جديدا
United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-11
Hong Min is the lead researcher at the Korean National Unification Institute.
Index - Külföld - Pokoli fegyvert leplezett le Észak-Korea, ez lehet az Oroszországgal kötött szövetség eredményeHungary· 2025-09-21
Hong Min is a senior research fellow who discussed the importance of security cooperation among South Korea, the US, and Japan.
Exercises show Washington keeping alliances strong as Pacific adversaries bring new threatsUnited States· 2025-09-16
Hong Min emphasized the need for internal approval within the Communist Party for Kim Joo-ae's potential succession.
Index - Külföld - Kim Dzsongun évekig rejtegette a lányát, de most bemutatta a világnak lehetséges utódjátHungary· 2025-09-03
Hong Min, North Korea analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, described Kim's missile laboratory visit as a choreographed move.
Xi, Putin and Kim meet for first time in show of solidarity against West
Canada· 2025-09-02
Hong Min, a senior research fellow, noted that Kim visited North Korean missile production facilities before leaving for China.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un to line up with the 'big boys' at China military parade
Tanzania· 2025-09-02
The visit was geared towards 'showing off (North Korea's) status as a nuclear power' just before 'standing alongside Xi and Putin', said Hong Min.
China's Xi hosts 'old friend' Putin, North Korea's Kim in challenge to WestTanzania· 2025-09-02Hong Min, a senior research fellow at Seoul’s Institute for National Unification, underscored the country’s status as a nuclear power.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to line up with the ‘big boys’ at China military parade - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-02
Hong Min stated that Kim Jong Un aims to secure a place in the nuclear powers club.
Kako braniti mir? S pripravljenostjo na vojno
Slovenia· 2025-09-02Hong Min is a senior research fellow who analyzed North Korea's release of propaganda ahead of Kim's visit to Beijing.
North Korea releases propaganda video praising its soldiers who fought for RussiaUnited States· 2025-09-01
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.
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
Hong Kong· 2025-08-24
Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, commented on the development of air defence missiles.
North Korea tests new missiles amid border tensions with South
New Zealand· 2025-08-24
Korea Institute for National Unification senior analyst Hong Min said that Pyongyang was again accusing Seoul of pursuing a 'dual approach.'
S Korea fires warning shots at borderTaiwan· 2025-08-24Hong Min stated that North Korea shows no willingness to accept nuclear disarmament.
این تحریک جنگ است ؛ فورا زرادخانه هسته ای را گسترش دهید
Iran· 2025-08-19Hong Min is a senior analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification who commented on Kim Yo-jong's statement.
North Korea says ‘no reason’ for talks with SouthTaiwan· 2025-07-28
Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, told Yonhap the images appear designed to shape a 'victory narrative'.
Kim Jong Un mourns North Korean soldiers killed fighting for RussiaUnited States· 2025-07-02
Hong Min, a senior researcher at the Korea Institute for National Unification, commented on North Korea's framing of the fallen soldiers.
Kim Jong-un pays rare public tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine | North KoreaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-01Hong Min, a senior analyst, commented on Lee's approach to North Korea as a significant departure from his predecessor.
South Korea’s new president pledges peace, dialogue with North
Nigeria· 2025-06-04
Analyst Hong Min described Lee's comments on North Korea as a significant departure from his predecessor Yoon's remarks.
दक्षिण कोरियाको राष्ट्रपतिमा जे–म्यूङ निर्वाचित, उत्तर कोरियासँगको ‘घाउ निको पार्ने’ प्रतिबद्धता- विश्व
Nepal· 2025-06-04
Hong Min stated that Lee Jae-myung's comments on North Korea represent a significant shift from previous rhetoric.
Naujasis Pietų Korėjos lyderis žada „užgydyti žaizdas“ su branduolinį ginklą turinčia Šiaurės KorėjaLithuania· 2025-06-04