Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How Cuban cigars bankroll North Korean overseas missions
Slinging stogies has long been a reliable side hustle for DPRK envoys, who regularly abuse their diplomatic privileges
October 4, 2021
North Korea’s new hypersonic missile and its likely implications
Ampulized missiles, if widely deployed, would represent a significant upgrade to North Korea's weapon arsenal
October 1, 2021
North Korea-China trade may be on the up and up, says South Korean association
Trade group says some DPRK factories are seeing pre-pandemic demand levels, though COVID still a limiting factor
October 1, 2021
Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 to September 30
October 1, 2021
Fake news? North Korea quickly recalled Rodong Sinmun after name mix-up
DPRK propagandists made a rare mistake that could have been a misprint, or a sign of behind-the-scenes power struggles
October 1, 2021
Flip-flop: Why Kim Jong Un wants to reactivate the inter-Korean hotlines
U-turn on communication channels allows North Korea to test US and ROK approach, while appearing as a responsible actor
September 30, 2021
South Korea’s defense build-up and the desire for greater self-sufficiency
Seoul's rising status has brought new challenges beyond North Korea, as its growing cooperation with Australia shows
September 30, 2021
Pyongyang’s newest skyscraper and giant housing construction projects, in photos
Deadline for North Korea's 10,000 home project moved up, state media suggests, as capital continues to see changes
September 29, 2021
Nuclear weapons tempt Seoul, but the obstacles to armament are insurmountable
Despite growing North Korean threat, ROK nuclear ambitions face US opposition and risk incurring economic sanctions
September 29, 2021
North Korea’s ambitious economic targets belie struggles on the ground
The DPRK’s latest five-year plan again sets unrealistic goals, as state media reports provide a veneer of success
September 29, 2021
