Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
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
