Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Empty streets suggest North Korea locked down capital for Putin’s state visit
Satellite imagery of mostly deserted Pyongyang points to extreme security for summit despite economic disruption
June 24, 2024
Putin likely took unprecedented number of planes to North Korea for summit
NK Pro analysis shows at least 13 Russian aircraft made trip, demonstrating extent of two sides’ efforts to boost ties
June 24, 2024
Vision of the future: All the new weapons revealed on Kim Jong Un’s academy tour
North Korean leader’s visit to defense academy provided bombshell look at DPRK’s efforts to copy foreign military tech
June 21, 2024
Full text: North Korea’s new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with Russia
NK Pro provides Korean and English versions of the unratified treaty signed by Putin and Kim and published by Pyongyang
June 20, 2024
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang
June 20, 2024
Pyongyang power play: What to make of Kim and Putin’s ‘comprehensive’ new treaty
Mutual defense pledge could justify more North Korean aid for Ukraine invasion, but economic exchange faces clear limits
June 19, 2024
In Pyongyang, Putin pitches Kim Jong Un on a shadow economy beyond sanctions
Russia and North Korea could cooperate on SWIFT alternative and crypto, but expert sees little upside for DPRK
June 19, 2024
New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm
NK Pro analysis shows two new paths touch or cross Military Demarcation Line, the first such activity in decades
June 18, 2024
Why North Korea’s burgeoning military alliance with Russia is built to last
Though some see a dalliance around Ukraine war, structural changes in both countries suggest they’re in it for long run
June 14, 2024
What to make of ‘milestone’ US-ROK nuke guidelines on deterring North Korea
While some see promise in integrating nuclear and conventional forces, others raise concern Seoul is fixated on WMDs
June 12, 2024
