Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea’s vital role as a Cold War training ground for global terrorists
The country's designation as a state sponsor of terror is a well-deserved moniker stretching back decades
December 28, 2021
Will North Korea break its silence on an end-of-war declaration for New Year’s?
Year’s end provides a golden opportunity to clarify views on the issue, but experts say Pyongyang remains skeptical
December 27, 2021
North Korea creates new foodstuff ministry as it hastens to address food crisis
Evidence suggests DPRK may have reorganized ministries last year to deal with consequences of COVID border restrictions
December 27, 2021
How North Korea takes advantage of global corruption to evade sanctions
Making sanctions work requires strengthening weak anti-corruption rules that the DPRK exploits for illicit activities
December 24, 2021
What the North Korean economy will look like over the next 10 years
Kim Jong Un will likely continue rolling back tepid reforms, with potentially disastrous consequences for marketization
December 23, 2021
North Korea’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda
Social media operation by Pyongyang-based company presses on with same media style despite account suspensions
December 23, 2021
With no ambassador yet, US signals South Korea at bottom of Biden’s to-do list
US won’t have ambassador for months, frustrating Moon Jae-in as he strives for breakthrough with North Korea
December 22, 2021
How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule
Predecessors Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il’s first decades in power suggest surprises in the years to come
December 21, 2021
North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years
Kim Jong Un pushed dog meat restaurant while border province built factories during year of acute food shortages
December 21, 2021
Kim Yo Jong almost certainly wasn’t promoted, but she may be soon
While likely due to family ties, her position at key event last week also hinted at her current and future roles
December 20, 2021
