Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Motivations for mass leafleting: What next for inter-Korean tensions?
Pyongyang seems intent at encouraging escalatory responses from Seoul
June 23, 2020
North Korea is facing alarming bond issues, but there’s still hope
North Korea's bond issue risks economic ruin, but there's a good chance the blow will be lessened by compromise
June 23, 2020
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to growing inter-Korean tensions
While Pyongyang, not Seoul, is Beijing's ally, netizens are unsure as to how China should react to recent developments
June 19, 2020
Five ways the U.S. could respond to recent tensions on the Korean peninsula
Washington can do very little to respond to Pyongyang's provocations this time, especially give the looming election
June 18, 2020
Up in smoke: where relations between the two Koreas can go from here
Seoul cannot and will not take the kind of steps that would be sufficient to satisfy Pyongyang
June 17, 2020
Inter-Korean tensions: what next after the demolition of the liaison office?
Tuesday's move by Pyongyang represents a serious escalation of tensions
June 16, 2020
North Korea threatens military action against the South: how we got here
The DPRK's recent harsh rhetoric should not come as a surprise, as the oncoming storm has been months in the brewing
June 15, 2020
After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
Three of the ships are tankers tied to AIS signals from the Korea Strait, indicating bicoastal oil movement
June 12, 2020
After a long silence, the Rodong Sinmun revives commentaries on foreign policy
Commentaries had disappeared by October 2019, but have come back recently, discussing Hong Kong and leaflet launches
June 12, 2020
Kim Yo Jong emerges as North Korea’s new point person on inter-Korean issues
Amid rising tensions with Seoul, Kim's "distinct style" points to growing responsibilities
June 10, 2020
