Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Restart of Yongbyon reactor reflects North Korea’s need for fissile material
Kim Jong Un seeks to modernize the DPRK’s nuclear weapons, a goal that benefits from resumed plutonium production
More of the same? Japan’s North Korea strategy under the next prime minister
Suga’s successor will continue Tokyo’s sharp defense posture, but variations in sequencing and priorities may emerge
A very North Korean way to die
The Kim personality cult has penetrated the most intimate aspects of North Korean life, even the mourning of the dead
Renewal of North Korea travel ban: A missed opportunity for DPRK-US diplomacy?
Ending the Trump-era travel ban would have been consistent with many stated US goals, despite some diplomatic risks
Identity theft: Sanctioned North Korean ship poses as clean tanker
UN report details complex identity swap scheme to evade sanctions using physical modifications and falsified documents
Understanding North Korea’s ‘final victory’ and why it matters
For top North Korean officials, the quickest way to ensure their system’s long-term survival is through reunification
North Korea acquires two oil tankers through Chinese brokers: UN report
The acquisitions may enhance DPRK’s ability to import refined petroleum or replace aging tankers, expert says
Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 to August 31
North Korea preparing to hold military parade in coming months: imagery
Pyongyang typically uses military parades to show off new nuclear missile developments
Sanctions won’t convince North Korea to denuclearize
The current sanctions regime has its limits, even if the US could convince China, Russia and others to fully enforce it
