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The family business: why Kim Jong Un promoted his sister
NK PRO

The family business: why Kim Jong Un promoted his sister

After no mentions in state media for 16 months, Kim Yo Jong is promoted to the Politburo

The family business: why Kim Jong Un promoted his sister
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 9, 2017
Four North Korea linked ships call in at various Chinese bulk ports
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Four North Korea linked ships call in at various Chinese bulk ports

Visits come roughly thirty days after China's implementation of UN embargo

Four North Korea linked ships call in at various Chinese bulk ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 6, 2017
Will Tillerson redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism?
NK PRO

Will Tillerson redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism?

A designation would apply further pressure on the DPRK, but appears unlikely for now

Will Tillerson redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb October 3, 2017
The ballistic axis lives on: Tehran and Pyongyang’s missile cooperation
NK PRO

The ballistic axis lives on: Tehran and Pyongyang’s missile cooperation

Similarities between the new Khorramshahr and the Hwasong-10 show collaboration on rockets continues

The ballistic axis lives on: Tehran and Pyongyang’s missile cooperation
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar October 2, 2017
How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
NK PRO

How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks

As sanctions on DPRK oil begin to kick in, former petroleum worker exclusively talks to NK Pro

How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2017
“The great and decisive war against America”: new slogans on North Korea’s streets
NK PRO

“The great and decisive war against America”: new slogans on North Korea’s streets

Recent photos reveal new trends in national ideology

“The great and decisive war against America”: new slogans on North Korea’s streets
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 27, 2017
Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?
NK PRO

Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?

In prohibiting DPRK citizens, the U.S. may be gathering leverage for future talks

Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 27, 2017
A brief history of “declarations of war” against North Korea

A brief history of “declarations of war” against North Korea

State media frequently accuses the DPRK's enemies of casus belli

A brief history of “declarations of war” against North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 25, 2017
The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
NK PRO

The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work

The new EO gives authorities an unprecedented set of tools

The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 25, 2017
Upping the ante: the Hwasong-12 goes flying over Hokkaido
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Upping the ante: the Hwasong-12 goes flying over Hokkaido

The September 15 flight was a watershed event

Upping the ante: the Hwasong-12 goes flying over Hokkaido
Uzi Rubin
Uzi Rubin September 22, 2017