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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Where Biden’s top foreign policy picks stand on North Korea
Antony Blinken is chosen as secretary of state, while Jake Sullivan is Biden's pick for national security adviser
November 24, 2020
Empty shelves and food shortages: Why things are looking grim in North Korea
Trade data suggests that the DPRK is suffering from a massive trade crash as it protects itself from COVID-19
November 23, 2020
A titan among trucks: What North Korea’s ‘monster’ Hwasong-16 TEL really means
This massive new vehicle may be impractical, but its development shows North Korea can now make its own mobile launchers
November 20, 2020
North Korea building ‘youth theaters’ for political rallies, ping-pong and music
Satellite imagery shows progress to theater construction projects, despite ongoing delays at major hospital and resort
November 19, 2020
Cyberwarfare will reshape Biden’s traditionalist approach to North Korea
A North Korean cybersecurity threat is growing, and President-elect Biden will be forced to confront it in 2021
November 18, 2020
Who are Biden’s potential advisors, and how will they affect North Korea policy?
Biden's advisors will likely support pressuring North Korea toward talks that could facilitate an interim arms deal
November 16, 2020
Russia-North Korea relations hit a high point and then fell into a deadlock
Russian companies won't significantly invest because North Korea can't give them what they don't already have
November 12, 2020
Biden will fix the US-ROK alliance, but his agenda conflicts with Moon’s dreams
South Korea's president is in the final stages of his term and is looking for speedy progress on North Korea
November 12, 2020
Ri Son Gwon’s demotion teases major leadership changes at Party Congress
It’s becoming increasingly clear that major leadership changes will be finalized at the Jan. 2020 Eighth Party Congress
November 10, 2020
‘Our enemies will be afraid!’: North Korea promotes new ICBM in documentary
New footage of 'Hwasong-16' also featured in film recapping military parade and other 75th anniversary events
November 9, 2020
