Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Is North Korea privatizing its housing supply? In Rason, partially, yes
2018 regulations, now publicly-available, provide insight as to how similar rules could work in non-SEZ areas
May 26, 2020
At North Korean military meeting, nuclear and personnel issues take precedence
The 4th Enlarged Meeting of the Seventh CMC prioritized national defense, while also seeing some important promotions
May 25, 2020
North Korea’s military meets: a renewed focus on nuclear command and control
Saturday's CMC meeting underlined that self-reliant national defense remains a part of Kim Jong Un’s plans for 2020
May 25, 2020
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail: getting ready for instability in North Korea
Plans don't always go to plan, and flexibility is needed to deal with a variety of potential scenarios in the DPRK
May 22, 2020
North Korean TV erasing Kim Jong Un’s Supreme Commander emblem
Scene deletion, obscuring of emblem beginning in February may relate to 2019 constitutional change
May 22, 2020
What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
Expected action by industry players will likely further isolate the DPRK from access to international shipping
May 21, 2020
Managing risk: what happens in the event of Kim Jong Un’s unexpected death?
In the absence of a clear successor, the North Korean leader's sudden passing could spark instability within the country
May 19, 2020
After Kim Jong Un’s early May reappearance, luxury boat replaced at Wonsan villa
Moves could be sign of North Korean leader’s return to Wonsan as third large luxury barge enters repair docks
May 14, 2020
North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the markets
Amid a wider crackdown on private activity, it appears there is ongoing discussion on the role of markets in the country
May 13, 2020
North Korean media: an introduction
A tour d’horizon of the North Korean media landscape
May 12, 2020
