Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Change and consistency in North Korean markets: domestic vs global food prices
Food prices appear to be declining when compared to global benchmarks, which is good news for the average North Korean
April 9, 2020
North Korea’s upcoming Supreme People’s Assembly session: review and prospects
The upcoming parliamentary session will likely address budget issues and personnel shuffles, among others
April 6, 2020
Shifting sands: hints of a diminished role for long-time technocrat O Su Yong
Veteran economic policymaker may have been demoted from ruling party Central Committee, analysis suggests
April 6, 2020
In fight over COVID-19 aid to North Korea, sanctions relief now seems inevitable
Calls for economic pressure to continue will be difficult to maintain should the situation in the DPRK worsen
April 6, 2020
ROK-U.S. cost-sharing talks: what’s at stake in the battle between the allies
Amid broader efforts to get allies to pay more, a U.S. deal with South Korea could affect deals with Germany and Japan
April 3, 2020
North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between March 1 and March 31
April 2, 2020
Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing
NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 1 - March 31
April 1, 2020
Contextualizing North Korean foreign ministry comments on Pompeo
Pyongyang’s latest pronouncement may serve to pave the way for escalating tensions
March 31, 2020
North Korea tests “super-large” rocket launcher: what we learned
The incredible testing activity this month by Pyongyang raises questions about what April might bring
March 30, 2020
North Korea’s Cabinet Premier Kim Jae Ryong: his first year and what’s next
Kim has continued his predecessor’s reform legacy, but this may change as the DPRK pushes for greater regulation
March 30, 2020
