Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea
Mobile speakers can reportedly broadcast over 20 miles, but experts say terrain and weather can muddle the message
June 12, 2024
North Korea sprucing up giant deserted beach resort to finally welcome guests
Satellite imagery shows road paving at Wonsan-Kalma resort and new work on arena, 4 years after original deadline
June 12, 2024
Sonic war: How propaganda loudspeakers have amplified inter-Korean strife
North and South Korea once traded artillery fire over loudspeakers, but they have also found ways to deescalate in past
June 11, 2024
How North Korea will retaliate against the restart of ROK loudspeaker broadcasts
DPRK threatened ‘new counteractions,’ and NK Pro analysis suggest this could range from drones to artillery fire
June 11, 2024
Up in smoke: Satellite imagery captures North Korea’s war against wildfires
NK Pro analysis shows dozens of fires raged this spring, and expert say DPRK isn’t ready for bigger blazes to come
June 10, 2024
Why North Korea could embrace talks with US to stop the South from going nuclear
Pyongyang doesn’t want another nuke power across the border, and may even prefer a continued US presence on peninsula
June 7, 2024
North Korea expanding and rebuilding prison camps around country, imagery shows
Construction at kyohwaso facilities known for forced labor comes as Kim Jong Un cracks down on foreign media consumption
June 5, 2024
North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
June 3, 2024
Timeline: From a satellite launch explosion to a volley of trash balloons
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31, 2024
June 3, 2024
