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Why mum? Explaining North Korea’s continued silence on foreign policy
Analysis

Why mum? Explaining North Korea’s continued silence on foreign policy

Pyongyang’s unusual lack of response to foreign affairs could portend bigger policy changes

Why mum? Explaining North Korea’s continued silence on foreign policy
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee February 14, 2020
North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows
Analysis

North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows

Data suggests remarkable improvement since the late 1990s, despite stagnant levels of food supply per capita

North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows
Peter WardPeter Ward February 13, 2020
Twenty years after the DPRK-Russia friendship treaty, what’s been achieved?
Analysis

Twenty years after the DPRK-Russia friendship treaty, what’s been achieved?

Attempts to further cooperation, following an early post-Cold War downturn in relations, have been plagued by sanctions

Twenty years after the DPRK-Russia friendship treaty, what’s been achieved?
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna February 11, 2020
Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Analysis

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 5, 2020
North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far
Analysis

North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far

The economy and humanitarian efforts will likely be affected by strict restrictions on travel in and out of the country

North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 4, 2020
Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
Analysis

Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 31 - January 31

Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
NK ProNK Pro February 4, 2020
North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

NK Pro has conducted an in-depth analytic review of news on the peninsula for the period between January 1 and 31

North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro February 3, 2020
How foreign media is changing the ways North Koreans view the outside world
Analysis

How foreign media is changing the ways North Koreans view the outside world

New technology is allowing ordinary people to access sources of information other than Party-approved state media

How foreign media is changing the ways North Koreans view the outside world
Jonathan R. CorradoJonathan R. Corrado January 28, 2020
What to expect at a potential North Korean military parade next month
Analysis

What to expect at a potential North Korean military parade next month

A February parade could serve as an opportunity to showcase new missile tech without breaching Trump's "red line"

What to expect at a potential North Korean military parade next month
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda January 27, 2020
The View from Jingshan: In Chinese media, DPRK-U.S. relations get the spotlight
Analysis

The View from Jingshan: In Chinese media, DPRK-U.S. relations get the spotlight

Prospects for Washington-Pyongyang talks followed, while initial silence on the replacement of DPRK foreign minister

The View from Jingshan: In Chinese media, DPRK-U.S. relations get the spotlight
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka January 24, 2020