Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
The “silent war”: Kim Jong Un’s battle for North Korean hearts and minds
The DPRK leader needs economic development, but too much openness risks the ideological corruption of the people
November 13, 2019
In review: inter-Korean relations, prospects for change since the Hanoi summit
Ongoing Mount Kumgang issue merits a review of North-South ties in the wake of February's failed Kim-Trump meeting
November 12, 2019
At Moscow conference, slim progress on North Korea’s “window of opportunity”
Moscow's hopes of creating a forum for multilateral dialogue on DPRK issues may have been stalled, at least for now
November 10, 2019
Why humanitarian agencies face difficulties in responding to needs in the DPRK
More than anything else, North Korea must implement "radical solutions" to solve its long-term food insecurity problem
November 8, 2019
North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift
Pyongyang’s unusual singling out of the U.S. for military drills with South Korea reflects a hardening position
November 7, 2019
The View from Jingshan: anniversary of Sino-DPRK ties passes without a summit
Broader shifts in U.S.-China-North Korea relations influenced Beijing's cautiousness in hosting the DPRK leader again
November 5, 2019
North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analytic look at the main developments of the October 1-October 31 period
November 4, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s third successful MRLS test this year
As diplomacy has stalled, Pyongyang has enhanced its already-formidable conventional war-fighting capability
November 2, 2019
North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities
The country's ruling party daily portrayed the latest missile launch as necessary for economic construction
November 1, 2019
Timeline: from high hopes for Stockholm to a new round of missile testing
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 24 - November 1
November 1, 2019
