Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care
Medical journals, test results and other evidence show DPRK doctors are well-trained, but held back by juche politics
North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
Flights point to possible urgent military shipments, as Il-76 conversion to early warning aircraft enters new stage
From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
An in-depth look at all the NGOs, businesses and schools that have resumed operations after pandemic closures
North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
Work on passenger or cargo station is part of ongoing construction at Wonsan Kalma ahead of scheduled May 2025 opening
Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
While scant cooperation limits impact of events in Syria, rebel victory could deal blow to DPRK allies Russia and Iran
Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet
MiG-29s and Su-27s likely pose little threat to ROK but show lengths DPRK must go to revitalize outdated air force
How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
Indigenous capability will complement US assets like THAAD, with implications for ties with China
Where things stand with the diplomatic community in North Korea
In first of two-part series, NK Pro documents status of every foreign embassy in Pyongyang after years of COVID closures
Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea
Hopes for South Korean arms shipments to counter DPRK troops in Russia evaporate as Yoon faces impeachment
With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East
Fall of Damascus to rebels could derail ties and shows dangers of depending on Russia, further justifying self-reliance
