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July 16, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
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Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets

NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 22, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?

Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?

Most experts predict continued isolation and decline, while minority say Russia and China will prop up DPRK economy

Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 22, 2023
An invisible arsenal: Tackling the clandestine threat of North Korean bioweapons
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An invisible arsenal: Tackling the clandestine threat of North Korean bioweapons

Experts say DPRK could use anthrax, ricin and other bio-agents in conflict, raising need for Seoul to prepare

An invisible arsenal: Tackling the clandestine threat of North Korean bioweapons
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy December 22, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?

Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?

Survey finds most experts expect partial reopening for only allies or embassies, as hardliners push to maintain control

Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 21, 2023
State media review: Young North Koreans gift rocket launchers and buses to state
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State media review: Young North Koreans gift rocket launchers and buses to state

An in-depth analysis of student forced labor, remembrances of Kim Jong Il, praise for an ICBM launch and more

State media review: Young North Koreans gift rocket launchers and buses to state
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 21, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: Will South Korea go nuclear to counter the DPRK?

Next steps for North Korea: Will South Korea go nuclear to counter the DPRK?

Most experts agree ROK unlikely to develop nukes, but doubts about US commitment could lead Seoul to reconsider

Next steps for North Korea: Will South Korea go nuclear to counter the DPRK?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 20, 2023
North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say

North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say

First DPRK delegation in four years is sign allies will focus more on ties after being overshadowed by Russia

North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 20, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: Are international sanctions still relevant?

Next steps for North Korea: Are international sanctions still relevant?

Vast majority of experts say DPRK sanctions regime is increasingly ineffective, but many argue it still has role to play

Next steps for North Korea: Are international sanctions still relevant?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 19, 2023
North Korea turns a corner with operational exercise of solid-fuel ICBM
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North Korea turns a corner with operational exercise of solid-fuel ICBM

After third successful launch of Hwasong-18, DPRK appears primed to focus on demonstrating new capabilities

North Korea turns a corner with operational exercise of solid-fuel ICBM
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda December 19, 2023
North Korea hints at secret shakeup of military officials ahead of party plenum
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North Korea hints at secret shakeup of military officials ahead of party plenum

State media coverage of mausoleum visit reveals unannounced promotion, while top military leader mysteriously absent

North Korea hints at secret shakeup of military officials ahead of party plenum
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser December 18, 2023
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