Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
North Korea and Russia’s hot-and-cold relationship rapidly heats up
Reported arms deal between the two less about solidarity and more about Kim Jong Un’s needs for hard cash
How faith-based groups can help North Korea — if they’re ever able to return
A major pillar of aid to the DPRK could wither away as the country’s COVID controls and US travel ban restrict access
Exclusive images provide first look at North Korea’s newest skyscraper street
Ornate concrete towers of Hwasong district taking shape according to blueprints, on-the-ground photos show
Seoul will need more than impressive weapons to deter North Korean threats
ROK military showed off range of assets over the weekend but faces evolving DPRK capabilities and internal challenges
Lively beach culture of North Korea’s ‘steel city’ revealed in satellite images
Chongjin locals covered coast in makeshift tents as beaches opened for first time in three years, imagery shows
Chinese imports appear to fill North Korean quarantine zone after trade restart
Accumulation of goods visible in satellite imagery shows DPRK maintaining strict COVID-19 prevention policies
North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle
Missile range is sensitive to payload changes, which may explain why presumed Hwasong-12 flew 800 km farther than before
Timeline: From new North Korean nuclear law to three rounds of missile tests
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 - September 30
How North Korea’s missile test over Japan could justify a seventh nuclear test
Kim Jong Un may be gauging reactions from Beijing and Moscow before moving forward with first nuke test since 2017
North Korea could hold weapons expo this month, imagery suggests
Recent activity outside Pyongyang venue closely matches preparations for last year’s missile exhibition in same spot
