Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Widespread deforestation threatens to leave North Korea buried in the pines
Illegal logging and Chinese timber demand have devastated DPRK forests, posing a possible threat to the regime
July 19, 2021
North Korean documents suggest economy worse off than previously known
DPRK’s Five-year Economic Strategy suggests country never fully recovered from ‘90s collapse, population has declined
July 15, 2021
Kim family using newly-remodeled ‘amusement park’ boat on east coast: imagery
Secluded mansion sees first activity since 2019, suggesting North Korean leader may be in Wonsan again
July 13, 2021
Changes to North Korea’s military leadership on display during mausoleum visit
Kim Jong Un’s visit to Kumsusan last week showcased changes suggesting military’s role in 'grave' COVID-19 incident
July 12, 2021
Documenting North Korea’s unsolved mysteries and unguarded moments of daily life
Re-released documentaries pull back curtain on 1966 World Cup team, Mass Games performers and Americans in Pyongyang
July 12, 2021
60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace
Despite provisions for military assistance, the agreement also provides a basis for two sides to prevent war
July 10, 2021
‘Utopian’ North Korean mining town project underway after years of neglect
Typhoons wrecked ore-rich Komdok region in past decade, but now satellite imagery reveals major construction in progress
July 9, 2021
Amid North Korean food ‘crisis,’ signs of possible humanitarian aid imports
Two inbound shipments of possible humanitarian aid detected in May and June 2021 satellite imagery
July 8, 2021
North Korean serial ‘Echo of Hallasan’ spins Jeju massacre into tale of unity
The 2002 TV production showcases a shift in tone toward South Korea during the Sunshine Policy era
July 7, 2021
North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
The government’s pro-engagement policy has increased pressure on South Korean NGOs, as financial challenges linger
July 7, 2021
