Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
What North Korea gains from participating in the ASEAN Regional Forum
Annual meetings provide a neutral setting for DPRK to share its views, but it no longer sends its foreign minister
August 27, 2021
Bureaucratic flip-flop: former propaganda head back in post months after leaving
Reappointment of Ri Il Hwan suggests dissatisfaction with his replacement, or a behind-the-scenes power struggle
August 26, 2021
No breakthroughs on DPRK from Russian envoy’s Seoul visit, but ROK, US benefit
South Korea and US could feel out Moscow’s position, while trip discouraged North Korean provocations
August 26, 2021
How to tell if you’ve been hacked by North Korea
Antivirus apps failed to catch malware spread through DailyNK, showing security breaches are often hard to spot
August 25, 2021
Continuing arms race between Koreas risks deepening security dilemma
Behind reconciliation rhetoric, Seoul has increased military spending in response to North Korea’s clear nuclear threat
August 24, 2021
North Korea continues missile, nuclear development, says Panel of Experts report
Despite ongoing difficulties from sanctions and the pandemic, DPRK continues to sharpen its ‘treasured sword'
August 24, 2021
FULL TEXT: Presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea policy statement
NK Pro translated and summarized Lee’s views on North Korea and foreign policy revealed on Sunday
August 23, 2021
Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects
The Kaesong Industrial Complex, Kumgang tourism and infrastructure improvements all face unique sanctions challenges
August 20, 2021
North Korea and China carry out cross-border construction at oil pipeline
Repairs to the Dandong-Sinuiju pipeline may be underway, or a new pipeline may be taking shape
August 19, 2021
The strange case of the Japanese man who chose to stay in North Korea
Captured decades ago, Takeshi Terakoshi still lives in Pyongyang with his North Korean wife and kids
August 19, 2021
