Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Pyongyang Sunan airport upgrades, other changes underway at capital’s airfields
Imagery shows dismantling of Kangdong Airfield facilities, while North Korean elite air clubs see recent boost
January 13, 2020
Back to the future: Kim puts North Korea’s economy on a backwards path
The DPRK leader's speech at the recent plenum indicates the country may become even more insular to withstand sanctions
January 8, 2020
“Belt-tightening” ahead? The North Korean economy at the party plenum
Concrete details were thin on the ground, though the state's new "Prospective Goals" are worth watching
January 6, 2020
‘Let’s break through the barriers!’ North Korea’s new political slogans for 2020
Propaganda slogans at Sunday’s mass rally in Pyongyang highlight ideological priorities for coming year
January 6, 2020
North Korea in December 2019: 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 December 1 and 31
January 1, 2020
North Korean party plenum: bracing for “long-term confrontation” with U.S.
Kim Jong Un calls for domestic resilience and continued development of strategic weapons
January 1, 2020
What North Korea’s Plenum now means for U.S. foreign policy
While a window of opportunity to turn things around remains, there is a very low chance it will be seized upon
January 1, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech: experts react
North Korea watchers weigh in on what to make of DPRK leader's U.S.-focused policy speech in place of New Year Address
January 1, 2020
Timeline: from “Christmas gift” to North Korean party plenum
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 1 - December 30
December 31, 2019
North Korea’s exchange rate regime: understanding a silent revolution
Since 2013, 'three-and-a-half' rates, including a previously illegal market exchange rate, have entered into use
December 27, 2019
