Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
U.S.-North Korea diplomacy: how to move beyond missed opportunities
The rhetorical gap between Trump and his advisors has stymied talks for months — that needs to change
June 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s condolences tread fine line between personal respect and politics
The leader's tribute to the late Lee Hee-ho sees Pyongyang keep the door open for dialogue with Seoul
June 13, 2019
Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
In-depth analysis of spring trade fair shows trending areas in DPRK economy, weak sanctions implementation
June 13, 2019
China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows
Figures made available to the PoE shows that crude shipments were on a par with historical equivalents
June 13, 2019
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present
While overly-ambitious, the Rason project offers some important lessons for future DPRK SEZs
June 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s May appearances: few activities marked by missile launch guidance
Military issues were front-and-center in a notably quiet month
June 9, 2019
Making sense of leadership hierarchy: the cases of Kim Yong Chol and Kim Yo Jong
Observers should avoid reading too much into state media imagery
June 7, 2019
Three North Korean ships head to Chinese port, though overall activity constant
Pyongyang likely to continues to outsource much of its trade and smuggling
June 7, 2019
Top brass: North Korea’s Political Bureau leadership, in full
State media coverage this week paints a fuller picture of recent promotions, organization hierarchy
June 5, 2019
What is, and what isn’t, stopping South Korea from resuming tourism to the North
While UN sanctions likely limit larger-scale cooperation, some lower-level initiatives could go ahead
June 5, 2019
