Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
MSG nation: monosodium glutamate remains an “essential” good in North Korea
Monosodium glutamate consumption is historically ubiquitous and remains a top imported product
How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health
Past cases show DPRK media does not respond to international speculation, but is able to report genuine health issues
North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between April 1 and April 30
The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence
DPRK watchers must see the recent storm of speculation as an opportunity to learn where proper expertise really resides
Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Satellite imagery analysis reveals megaship with an Olympic-size pool was used at Kim’s Wonsan villa last summer
Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 31 - April 30
Why North Korea’s economy could see a return to rapid inflation soon
News of plans for a government bond issuance suggests major price instability could be on the horizon
What Chinese trade data reveals about North Korean smoking habits
Tobacco exports are on-par with essential goods, with the average smoker getting through eight cigarettes a day
REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan
Boat appearing at Kim's main Wonsan villa this month traveled to site of new luxury complex over last three summers
Leadership, guns, and money in North Korea: what happens if Kim Jong Un goes
Despite claims to the contrary, the country has a formal process in place if the leader is no longer around
