Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Shades of gray: How North Korea could use missiles to challenge maritime border
Pyongyang has repeatedly violated the de facto sea boundary as part of a systematic campaign to undermine its legitimacy
The tragedy of the commons: Natural resource dilemmas in North Korea
Neither the people nor the central government are incentivized to manage forests and oceans sustainably in the short run
Timeline: From North Korea’s mammoth ICBM launch to Kim Jong Un’s daughter
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 - November 30
Rail trade with North Korea threatened as COVID surges in Chinese border city
China reports rising cases in Dandong, but numbers yet to reach levels that led to last trade shutdown in April
Prominent promotions: North Korea’s new generals and ‘hero’ missile transporter
Officials honored after DPRK’s successful long-range missile test gives hints at organizational structure in Pyongyang
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s death penalty decree for spreading COVID ‘rumors’
NK Pro translated public notice promising ‘merciless’ punishment for discussing non-state-approved opinions on pandemic
North Korean insurance companies increase profits despite pandemic and lockdown
Insurers show small but measurable revenue gains, suggesting the DPRK economy is in better shape than some estimates
North Korean TV removes clip of girl speculated to be other Kim daughter
State media made rare edit of propaganda music video attached to report on Kim and confirmed daughter at ICBM launch
What metadata reveals about North Korea’s latest long-range missile test
Time and location data attached to photos of the launch offer new insight into DPRK propaganda and military operations
How North Koreans are watching the 2022 World Cup
State TV often shows football matches from around the world, but censors logos and themes that may not fit its agenda
