Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea is on a crusade against drugs, crime and ‘capitalist culture’
Recent events suggest that North Korea is trying to crack down on markets, foreign influence and "anti-socialist" acts
December 2, 2020
Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 - Nov. 30
December 2, 2020
Why the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist can’t inform North Korea policy
Targeted assassinations of top North Korean officials would be much harder for enemies to do inside DPRK territory
November 30, 2020
Biden’s win is a bad omen for China — and that will strain the two Koreas
Biden’s relationship with North Korea is onto a troubled start, and China is likely to back whatever the DPRK does
November 26, 2020
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
