Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
Increased DPRK weapons production opens opportunities to find new buyers, a problem the West cannot afford to ignore
North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
An in-depth analysis of responses to UFS and Ssang Yong, homes for farmers, a new envoy to Africa and more
Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide
Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
History shows DPRK usually waits to see who wins before taking military action, rather than seeking to influence vote
North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
Nearby aircraft factory also dismantled ahead of possible reconstruction, sign it could manufacture drones
‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes
Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same
Nearly 40 North Korean firms still operating in Russia, defying global sanctions
NK Pro investigation finds newly registered DPRK trading company and two banks among 38 entities listed in tax data
What Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah reveal about risks of preempting North Korea
Experts say US-ROK could replicate Israel’s success in part, but not without triggering massive nuclear retaliation
North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery
New seawall laid groundwork for leader-approved plant but then changed course, leaving timeline for construction unclear
How North Korea’s new suicide drones could menace the South, with or without AI
DPRK likely ripped off foreign designs for drones, which could help boost arms sales and provide platform for AI testing
