Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context
Thursday's missile test is part of a broader shift towards a hardening stance
July 25, 2019
Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
No discernible downturn in traffic following December 2017 passage of Resolution 2397
July 24, 2019
Why Kim’s submarine visit leaves room for talks, but reflects hardening position
Apparent increased interest in arms buildup escalates pressure on U.S. while state media focuses on defense rather than offense
July 23, 2019
Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center
Ongoing construction speaks to the DPRK's broader plans to expand its submarine fleet's capability
What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection
This week's visit it is a stark reminder of the progress the DPRK has made as diplomacy has stalled
July 23, 2019
Russian objectives in North Korea: the hardening view from Washington
Despite taking steps with sanctions, Moscow seen as hurdle to U.S. interests on the Korean peninsula
July 22, 2019
What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership
The young leader's emphasis on the economy over nuclear development could be risky
July 21, 2019
In context: the North Korean foreign ministry’s recent pronouncements on the U.S.
Statements leave room for diplomacy to continue, though appear to reflect a hardening position
July 19, 2019
How the North Korean state could make life easier for the “Donju”
DPRK policymakers have a range of ways to expand opportunities for the entrepreneurial class
July 18, 2019
Inside North Korea’s growing insurance industry: a look at the key players
Company websites offer some insights into an increasingly competitive market
July 17, 2019
