Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils
Record-breaking theft shocked crypto industry into action, but investigators face uphill battle to recover funds in time
Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
Crackdowns on outside info and efforts to address low birthrate show how the regime uses women as tools of the state
North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’
What North and South Korea saw in the explosive Trump-Zelensky spat
Blow-up and aid pause will raise alarm bells in Seoul, though there are key differences between Ukraine and peninsula
A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.
Legal and political hurdles have clouded fate of DPRK soldiers captured by Ukraine, complicating any transfer to ROK
How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers
Institutional shakeups and aggressive posture could expose US to cyberattacks and hinder multilateral deterrence efforts
Cleaning up its act: North Korea’s drive to boost anti-doping transparency
With new anti-doping site, DPRK seeks to revamp image alongside efforts to showcase sporting prowess on the world stage
Exclusive: North Korea testing larger new recon drone, pushing deployment plan
NK Pro identifies apparent improved Global Hawk copycat UAV in satellite imagery as hanger construction accelerated
DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
Transfers via Rason saw downturn compared to same period year prior as uptick this month comes amid warning from Kyiv
Satellite images show demolition at North Korea’s military parade training base
New activity could be early sign of prep for first parade in two years as state media hypes Oct. 10 party anniversary
