Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea’s second missile test this year: what we learned
The KN-25 now appears set to become a mainstay of the KPA’s short-range missile forces
March 11, 2020
North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation
Events over the past week suggest the DPRK may be on an escalatory path
March 10, 2020
A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
Sanctions aside, Jilin province suffers from its lack of connection to Pyongyang when compared with neighboring Liaoning
March 10, 2020
What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks
Strong support for China in 2019 followed silence in 2014, showing how far bilateral ties have come
March 8, 2020
North Korean media turns to photoshop in bid to promote face mask use
Amid widespread fears over the spread of COVID-19, Pyongyang's propaganda workers get creative
March 6, 2020
North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects
Satellite imagery reveals scope of long-stalled provincial tree nurseries seeing renewed push since 2018
March 5, 2020
Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - March 2
March 4, 2020
Why the coronavirus could sharpen the battle over sanctions relief for the DPRK
Difficulties in COVID-19 prevention could support the Chinese and Russian position that U.S.-led sanctions are too harsh
March 4, 2020
North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle
State media’s restrained handling suggests Pyongyang will continue to focus on internal affairs for the time being
March 3, 2020
A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
Monday's "long-range artillery" drill by the DPRK could mark the beginning of a sustained period of military activity
March 3, 2020
