Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Six months since border closures, fears of COVID-19 mount in North Korea
Analysis suggests that the DPRK is likely trying to minimize the spread of existing outbreaks
July 8, 2020
What the re-emergence of Kim Yong Chol could mean for North Korean policymaking
Given the hardline official's past provocations, putting him back in play offers hints at Kim Jong Un's thinking
July 8, 2020
Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players
A former student firebrand, a spymaster, and a skilled political operator are set to take the top inter-Korean jobs
July 7, 2020
North Korea’s July Politburo meeting: what was discussed and why it matters
The meeting's main focus was COVID-19, but it appears a number of promotions were made as well
July 6, 2020
How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea
More than a reshuffle in Seoul is likely needed for substantive progress
July 5, 2020
“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches
Speaking to NK News, local residents blame defector-activists for worsening inter-Korean relations
July 5, 2020
From Voice of America to Voice of Trump? The future of U.S. radio in North Korea
In order to effectively bring about change in North Korea, the U.S. must avoid hyper-political programming
July 3, 2020
Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
July 3, 2020
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30
July 2, 2020
Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
Construction comes as Kim Jong Un shifts propaganda priority to living standards over tourist resorts
July 2, 2020
