Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
Kim Jong Un is dealing with natural disasters, sanctions and COVID-19 — but there are some solutions to consider
September 18, 2020
Why Japan’s new prime minister won’t last — especially on North Korea issues
Yoshihide Suga may have big dreams for Japan-DPRK relations, but he won’t be able to pull them off all by himself
September 17, 2020
North Korea upgrades security at Kim Jong Un’s giant Pyongyang mansion complex
Satellite imagery also shows construction of new luxury hilltop facilities along the Taedong River
September 17, 2020
At least 14 North Korean ships disguise themselves in international waters
At least seven pairs of DPRK ships share the same Maritime Mobile Service Identity numbers to conceal their identities
September 17, 2020
Why America’s feud with China is holding up North Korea denuclearization dreams
Competition between Washington and Beijing may soon stoke conflict on the Korean peninsula
September 15, 2020
October surprise? What to expect from North Korea ahead of the 2020 US election
Precedent suggests that Pyongyang is likely to take wait-and-see posture and act later
September 15, 2020
How South Korea’s entry into the Indo Pacific initiative will impact North Korea
The initiative will help Seoul deal with Pyongyang, no matter what — and it could help keep Chinese influence at bay
September 14, 2020
How Kim’s call for typhoon help exploits cheap labor and builds political unity
The North Korean leader's call will reveal who is truly loyal to the regime while also providing cheap workers
September 11, 2020
Why North Korean cyber attacks will get worse — and US intelligence won’t help
Pyongyang is hurting and uses hackers to ease that pain, but Washington is unlikely to waste its powers on crypto theft
September 11, 2020
North Korean moderates need their power back — or nuclear talks won’t succeed
Major political shifts in the DPRK leadership are derailing negotiations today
September 10, 2020
