Balanced News: Shockingly, Kim Jong Un calls South Korea by its official name

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un used the official name “Daehan Minguk” to refer to South Korea, shocking and confusing his people who normally refer to it as “South Choson.” This departure from the usual terminology was seen by some as a breach of ideology and a sign of respect for a prosperous and strong South Korea. The use of the official name also raised speculation about reunification and drew different interpretations from experts, with some seeing it as a form of mockery and others suggesting a shift in how North Korea views the South.