Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.
Legal and political hurdles have clouded fate of DPRK soldiers captured by Ukraine, complicating any transfer to ROK
How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers
Institutional shakeups and aggressive posture could expose US to cyberattacks and hinder multilateral deterrence efforts
Cleaning up its act: North Korea’s drive to boost anti-doping transparency
With new anti-doping site, DPRK seeks to revamp image alongside efforts to showcase sporting prowess on the world stage
Exclusive: North Korea testing larger new recon drone, pushing deployment plan
NK Pro identifies apparent improved Global Hawk copycat UAV in satellite imagery as hanger construction accelerated
DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
Transfers via Rason saw downturn compared to same period year prior as uptick this month comes amid warning from Kyiv
Satellite images show demolition at North Korea’s military parade training base
New activity could be early sign of prep for first parade in two years as state media hypes Oct. 10 party anniversary
Why South Korea’s diplomatic outreach to Syria fails to challenge DPRK alliances
ROK's outreach seeks to weaken North Korea's regional influence, but DPRK’s ties with major powers may mitigate impact
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
Surge in construction at Thaesong Machine Factory started last summer, possibly related to new rocket engine development
North Korea building second warship of largest new class on east coast: Report
Construction in Chongjin resembles new destroyer project on opposite coast in Nampho, NK Pro analysis finds
Beyond the battlefield: How drone cooperation deepens North Korea-Russia ties
DPRK-Russia drone cooperation highlights Pyongyang’s quest for advanced tech and Moscow’s need for mass-produced UAVs
