Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Patterns of behavior: Decoding North Korea’s responses to recent US-ROK drills
NK Pro analysis suggests DPRK usually waits until after exercises to launch missiles — unless major US assets involved
How North Korea can exploit Russian puppet states to operate in the shadows
Breakaway Georgian republics provide haven for sanctions evasion schemes as DPRK bolsters ties with Moscow, experts say
North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds
What can still be done about widespread human rights abuses in North Korea
Little has changed since UN detailed crimes against humanity, but experts see ways to build on success raising awareness
Why North Korea finally embraced 4G mobile networks, years after rest of world
Experts say growing consumer demand likely drove change but that regime’s paranoia will ensure it remains a step behind
How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea
DPRK trade trends point to greater medical need or shifting policies, suggesting Pyongyang would be open to aid
Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks
Kim Jong Un knows US will want to avoid another global crisis and could use tensions as a bargaining tool
Status update: Tracing the ups and downs of North Korea’s social media forays
DPRK has killed its presence on X, YouTube and more, but its past activities may provide clues on what’s to come
The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.
Recent rhetoric about ‘interim’ denuclearization steps may aim to ease tensions but doesn’t signal a US policy change
Shoddy construction raises questions about Kim Jong Un’s new ‘rural revolution’
Five-year-old apartments already deteriorating in town where North Korea launched new project, state media reveals
