Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
National insurer is facing growing competition from new, small companies
July 24, 2020
Why North Korea blames ‘bourgeois culture’ and conducts foreign media shakedowns
A recent state media article suggests that DPRK leadership is increasingly threatened by foreign influence
July 23, 2020
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
North Korea is addressing safety issues and becoming increasingly transparent about changes to the maritime law
July 22, 2020
Why North Korea gave its state newspaper a bizarre makeover on foreign news
The Rodong Sinmun's foreign news section has become much shorter and much more random in recent months
July 22, 2020
Why North Korea may have tabled its campaign to ramp up inter-Korean tensions
Absence of an inter-Korean CMC agenda item suggests that Pyongyang is giving anti-South Korea plans a deep freeze
July 21, 2020
North Korea uses eight fake ship identities for post-COVID quarantine smuggling
False identities are providing cover for DPRK ships on the Nampho-Zhoushan route to smuggle coal, despite sanctions
July 21, 2020
Why US-North Korea summits may become a relic of the past
If Trump doesn't get reelected, there's a good chance history will see summits as a waste of time for years to come
July 20, 2020
Why the COVID-19 crisis could actually benefit the North Korean economy
The benefits of growing U.S.-China tensions may outweigh the damage caused by the pandemic
July 17, 2020
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping
July 17, 2020
Dandong-North Korea trade: blessed with location, plagued by inefficiency
Obsolete payment systems and logistical issues are among the problems hindering the Chinese city's trade with the DPRK
July 15, 2020
