Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers
Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US
Rare glimpse into WMD program showcases North Korea’s ability to expand arsenal, and its ‘irreversible’ nuclear status
North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests
Rare video exposes North Korea’s brutal crackdown on teens who watch K-dramas
Footage of forced confessions reveals focus on women and youth, along with push to shame family members of accused
North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
NK Pro analysis reveals over 350 flights since DPRK eased COVID controls, though Air Koryo operations slow to recover
North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
Revival of construction on largest naval base on east coast underscores push to revamp navy and deploy new warships
For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
Increased DPRK weapons production opens opportunities to find new buyers, a problem the West cannot afford to ignore
North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
An in-depth analysis of responses to UFS and Ssang Yong, homes for farmers, a new envoy to Africa and more
Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide
Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
History shows DPRK usually waits to see who wins before taking military action, rather than seeking to influence vote
