Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more
October 4, 2024
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
Russian trade declarations point to growing demand for DPRK foodstuffs and medicine, despite UN sanctions on many goods
Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitions for nuke sharing to deter North Korea face long odds
New Japanese leader wants to establish ‘Asian NATO’ with US and partners but faces skepticism at home and in Washington
Why Seoul needs to do more to spotlight North Korea’s defiance of cyber norms
Countering hackers will require South Korea to not just boost defenses but also work with partners to punish violators
North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia
An in-depth analysis of endorsing ‘multipolar’ global order, revision to disaster law and first Kim-Xi letters in months
What to make of North Korea and Vietnam’s push to bolster military ties
While Hanoi seeks limited cooperation, it’s loath to jeopardize ties with key partners through alliance with Pyongyang
North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
NK Pro identifies target of latest missile test in remote northeast, shedding light on claims of precision capabilities
North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
An in-depth analysis of the now-famous Olympians, a critical harvest season, praise for state education and more
Fraying ties: Quantifying the apparent deterioration in DPRK-China relations
NK Pro analysis of open-source data shows turbulence in Pyongyang-Beijing ties which may have far-reaching implications
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor
With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions
North Korea has abandoned bottom-up approach, but new top-down strategy is likely dependent on arms sales to Russia
Name game: Decoding the dizzying diversity of monikers for North Korean hackers
DPRK secrecy has bred taxonomic confusion, with different researchers using different names for even same threat groups
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers
North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more
North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
NK Pro analysis reveals over 350 flights since DPRK eased COVID controls, though Air Koryo operations slow to recover
North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
Revival of construction on largest naval base on east coast underscores push to revamp navy and deploy new warships
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
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
Russian trade declarations point to growing demand for DPRK foodstuffs and medicine, despite UN sanctions on many goods
Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitions for nuke sharing to deter North Korea face long odds
New Japanese leader wants to establish ‘Asian NATO’ with US and partners but faces skepticism at home and in Washington
Why Seoul needs to do more to spotlight North Korea’s defiance of cyber norms
Countering hackers will require South Korea to not just boost defenses but also work with partners to punish violators
LATEST ANALYSIS
- 01Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitions for nuke sharing to deter North Korea face long odds
- 02Why Seoul needs to do more to spotlight North Korea’s defiance of cyber norms
- 03What to make of North Korea and Vietnam’s push to bolster military ties
- 04Fraying ties: Quantifying the apparent deterioration in DPRK-China relations
- 05Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
- 06With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions
- 07Name game: Decoding the dizzying diversity of monikers for North Korean hackers
- 08Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
- 09Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
- 10North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
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