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Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
As North Korea’s year-end deadline looms, Russia fears a return to high tensions
Moscow has moved to reassert its importance to the North Korea issue as DPRK-U.S. diplomacy has flagged
December 17, 2019
In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN
Proposals would see DPRK receive relief from measures "related to the livelihood of the civilian population"
December 17, 2019
North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion
Korean People's Army General Staff chief Pak has been a leading voice in the DPRK's recent anti-U.S. military statements
December 17, 2019
Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
Despite sanctions and short route distance, Air China’s 737s regularly connect to Air Koryo fuel trucks
December 16, 2019
Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
Scene appears set for a final U.S. proposal to reboot talks before North Korea's deadline
December 15, 2019
Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.
The DPRK foreign ministry leaves the door ajar for the U.S., but maintains hard line
December 13, 2019
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
From new sanctions to restrictions on U.S. troop withdrawals, new legislation stands to have significant impact
December 13, 2019
The view from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s renewed testing
Test launches embarrass trade war enemy Trump, but DPRK volatility also concerns the residents of Chinese border regions
December 11, 2019
Context and translation: party daily recollects Kim Jong Un’s 2019 achievements
Front-page article lauds the leader for strengthening national defense, building the economy
December 10, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s “very important” test at Sohae
Saturday's test represents an emphatic step by the DPRK to push back on one of the achievements of the Singapore summit
December 9, 2019
