Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea warily eyes the markets that now dominate food distribution
Recently revealed changes to the Food Administration Act suggest efforts to reassert state control over grain sales
November 25, 2021
Political disputes leave US no closer to appointing DPRK human rights envoy
Biden has yet to even announce a nominee for the key role that works to improve human rights in the country
November 24, 2021
Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers
Satellite images show new construction at lakeside retreat and secretive Pyongyang compound despite economic ‘hardships’
November 24, 2021
How North Korea sabotaged the democratic ideals of the Information Revolution
The world’s least wired country has become one of the greatest hacking threats, requiring cooperation on cyber defense
November 23, 2021
North Korea may have quietly launched a new arts and culture department
New ruling party organization may tie to greater efforts to promote Kim Jong Un and state ideology in popular media
November 22, 2021
Revival of ‘Three Revolutions’ a sign Kim Jong Un is losing ideological control
Short turnaround since last conference suggests North Korea aims to root out anti-socialist ideas, boost production
November 22, 2021
Why an end-of-war declaration with North Korea may not lead to peace
Only a peace treaty can end a war, but even that isn’t enough to guarantee the cessation of hostilities
November 19, 2021
EXPLAINER: What North Korea policy might look like under Yoon Seok-youl
NK Pro analyzes the conservative presidential candidate’s remarks, with commentary from his top policy adviser
November 18, 2021
North Korea opens up about ‘law-breaking’ youth in bid to inspire loyalty
Stories of young men who met Kim Jong Un and found ‘new path’ in life aired in detail on state TV
November 18, 2021
North Korea has reasons to worry as US-China tensions rise over Taiwan
Biden could support greater military developments in South Korea in efforts to thwart China’s regional ambitions
November 16, 2021
