Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between February 1 and February 29
March 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways
The North Korean leader's guidance of a CC meeting and a drill shows domestic discipline remains the top priority
February 29, 2020
Why fewer and fewer North Korean defectors are making it to South Korea
Growing repression and increased border security have made it harder than ever for escapees
February 27, 2020
North Korea’s coronavirus crackdown: the economic impact so far
Some measures have been necessary precautions against an outbreak, but others are unnecessarily harming the market
February 25, 2020
Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”
How the Japan-linked Rim Mi Yong company is targeting international businesses in the North Korean capital
February 21, 2020
Why the DPRK’s subpar healthcare system may be its biggest threat to the region
North Korean unpreparedness to deal with a pandemic could undermine regime rule and create internal instability
February 20, 2020
Why it’s time for Washington and Seoul to reassess the U.S.-ROK alliance
Bilateral relations face various challenges, including military cost-sharing disputes and stalled talks with the North
February 19, 2020
Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040
Trends suggest the DPRK will have a sophisticated and reliable nuclear deterrent by 2040. What will be the consequences?
February 18, 2020
Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”
A closer look at the Rim Mi Yong Aeguk Joint Venture Company and their flagship store in North Korea's capital
February 18, 2020
How the coronavirus is being dealt with on the other side of the Tumen river
While there have been no reported cases in North Korea, the virus has spread to neighboring Jilin Province in China
February 18, 2020
