Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players
A former student firebrand, a spymaster, and a skilled political operator are set to take the top inter-Korean jobs
North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
The meeting's main focus was COVID-19, but it appears a number of promotions were made as well
How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea
More than a reshuffle in Seoul is likely needed for substantive progress
“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches
Speaking to NK News, local residents blame defector-activists for worsening inter-Korean relations
From Voice of America to Voice of Trump? The future of U.S. radio in North Korea
In order to effectively bring about change in North Korea, the U.S. must avoid hyper-political programming
Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30
Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
Construction comes as Kim Jong Un shifts propaganda priority to living standards over tourist resorts
Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
Seating arrangements at recent high-profile political meetings suggest the military's growing influence in North Korea
Secret partner: North Korean in Thailand behind network of money-making entities
Nam Chol Ung smuggled North Korean counterfeit tobacco through Southeast Asia and ran popular “Korean” restaurant