Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
Why some countries welcome North Korean laborers despite the sanctions risks
States evaluate benefits of hosting DPRK workers differently depending on need for labor, costs of punishment and more
April 30, 2024
China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties
Indicators show DPRK and China have quietly advanced ties amid uproar over Russia arms trade since start of Ukraine war
April 29, 2024
What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas
While the earning potential is lucrative for the regime, there are also many risks that come with exporting laborers
April 26, 2024
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe
April 26, 2024
Breaking the deadlock: When China took the lead in talks with North Korea
Beijing proved its ability to negotiate with US, DPRK and ROK in past, and it may be last hope to revive diplomacy now
April 23, 2024
Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack
Like Tehran, the DPRK has a diverse arsenal of drones and missiles, raising questions about whether ROK is prepared
April 17, 2024
After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions
Replacing the UN Panel of Experts will require consensus on the strategic purpose of the DPRK sanctions regime
April 15, 2024
Despite opposition win, ROK election just reinforced North Korea status quo
Democratic Party appears unlikely to focus on challenging Yoon’s hardline policy on DPRK as Pyongyang shuns diplomacy
April 12, 2024
How to interpret North Korea’s abrupt about-face on diplomacy with Japan
DPRK’s public rejection of talks may be a play for leverage, with Tokyo well-positioned to serve as intermediary to US
April 11, 2024
