Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea’s weapons-development facilities: new details from the UN Panel
The Panel’s examination of key sites suggests that the missile manufacturing complex continues to expand
April 22, 2020
South Korean firm repeatedly tied to North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfers
ROK company implicated in encounters with DPRK-flagged and UNSC-designated vessels
April 20, 2020
North Korea’s development of the Pukguksong-3: new details from the UN Panel
A new report from the UN's Panel of Experts provides further insight into the DPRK's nuclear-capable SLBM
April 20, 2020
The UN report on North Korea sanctions: implications for policymakers
Proven and newer evasion techniques have evolved in complexity, making sanctions more difficult to implement
April 17, 2020
North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the foreign trade sector
Reform, retrenchment, or continuity? Open source data offers some insights
April 17, 2020
South Korean legislative elections: potential impacts on inter-Korean relations
The ruling party's sweeping victory this week stands to have little impact on relations with the North
April 16, 2020
What we can learn from North Korea’s opaque 2019 official economic figures
Aside from a few cherry-picked figures, the lack of numbers suggest the DPRK economy is still struggling to grow
April 15, 2020
North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions
The rubber-stamp parliament's first session this year saw officials approve three new laws
April 13, 2020
What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations
While voters list other issues as greater concerns, who wins next week stands to have a major impact on North-South ties
April 10, 2020
Change and consistency in North Korean markets: domestic vs global food prices
Food prices appear to be declining when compared to global benchmarks, which is good news for the average North Korean
April 9, 2020
