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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
North Korea appears to have taken control of junk vessel, now largest in fleet
Ship transferred just a month after U.S. seizure of DPRK's "Wise Honest"
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
Pyongyang officially claims no infections within its territory, and has taken strict steps to stave off an outbreak
March 26, 2020
What plans for a new Pyongyang hospital say about class politics in North Korea
The hospital's central, symbolic location could reflect growing demand for better medical facilities
March 25, 2020
North Korea’s two-pronged approach: reading missiles and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
Pyongyang made clear its intent to continue weapons development, despite acknowledging Kim-Trump ties
March 22, 2020
The return of the KN-24: unpacking North Korea’s March 21 missile test
Pyongyang's missile ambitions show no signs of abating
March 22, 2020
Jo Yong Won, the mainstay of the Organization and Guidance Department: a profile
The recent dismissal of Ri Man Gon raises interest in his key deputy Jo Yong Won
March 20, 2020
North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns
The DPRK has experienced a supply shock in its food and fuel markets, with greater impact likely further down the line
March 18, 2020
