Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Own goal: Why North Korea suddenly axed plans for World Cup qualifier vs Japan
Experts say reversal points to incoherent decision-making by a divided leadership weighing the future of COVID policies
Why North Korea has little reason to meddle in South Korea’s upcoming election
While Seoul has warned of ‘provocations,’ experts say DPRK has limited influence and doesn’t really care who wins
North Korea still running COVID import center despite easing border controls
Continued activity at pandemic-era facilities suggests authorities see political value in strong inspection regime
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
