Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Crossing the river by feeling the stones: what Pyongyang can learn from Beijing
Current DPRK conditions comparable to pre-reform China, but sanctions likely to limit similar opening
August 12, 2019
Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”
Kim Jong Un is demonstrating a degree of military parity between his capabilities and those of South Korea
August 11, 2019
North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure
The DPRK leader stepped-up military visits as Pak Pong Ju returned to regular economic inspections
August 9, 2019
Punching above its weight? North Korea’s role as a “middle power”
Asia Power Index places DPRK in 16th place, but score highlights the country's continued isolation
August 7, 2019
State media coverage of North Korea’s August 6 missile launches: key takeaways
KCNA stresses technological perfection and leadership support for weapons programs
August 7, 2019
What North Korea’s KN-23 could mean for allied missile defenses
New reporting suggests the "hard to intercept" missile could pose a major challenge to the allies
August 7, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry criticism of U.S.-ROK drills: why it’s significant
DPRK expresses continued interest in diplomacy, but warns of weapons development and deployment
August 6, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s new tactic: the return of “brinksmanship diplomacy”
Recent moves are fine-tuned to pressure the South while stopping short of aggravating the U.S.
August 6, 2019
What to make of Washington’s new visa restrictions on visitors to North Korea
While inconvenient for many, the measures are unlikely to have a major impact on the DPRK economy
August 6, 2019
North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analytic look at the main developments of the July 1 and July 31 period
August 5, 2019
