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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
What to make of the GSOMIA termination and U.S. role for readiness on North Korea
With end to ROK-Japan intelligence sharing agreement, alliances with U.S. to again serve vital role
August 26, 2019
What future investors in the DPRK can learn from China’s reform and opening
Potential opportunities exist, but historical precedent shows risks of expropriation and corruption
August 23, 2019
North Korea’s financial services sector: state banks versus the “Donju”?
DPRK banks must shake untrustworthy image amid competition for depleting foreign currency
August 22, 2019
Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries
Shift in North Korea’s criticism from South Korea to the U.S. seems to be a tactical move prior to talks resumption
August 22, 2019
How the United States can get the upper hand in talks with North Korea
Washington must be realistic about what it hopes to achieve in the short-term
August 20, 2019
Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea
The vice foreign minister's recent DPRK visit highlights Moscow's slow and steady approach
August 18, 2019
In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts
English translations of the 103 scientists named in DPRK state media as having received promotions
August 16, 2019
North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
DPRK imports from PRC likely on course to pass $2 billion in total value by year's end
August 15, 2019
Some anti-U.S. education in North Korea persists, despite diplomatic détente
Satellite imagery and state media reveal regular visits to American atrocity-focused museums continue
August 14, 2019
Where Russia stands on North Korea’s grave human rights problem
Moscow fears that raising DPRK human rights issues could bring political instability to its doorstep
August 14, 2019
