Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Peace on whose terms? The Sino-Russian vision for the Korean peninsula
Cooperation with Moscow could drive a wedge between Seoul and Washington
June 19, 2019
What to make of Xi Jinping’s article in the North Korean party daily
This appears to be the first time a leader has contributed to the Rodong Sinmun in the lead-up to a visit
June 19, 2019
Why North Korea’s “state visit” characterization for Xi Jinping is notable
State media used a rare phrase to report on the upcoming Sino-DPRK summit
June 18, 2019
What to expect at this week’s fifth Kim-Xi summit
Talks in Pyongyang come at a critical time for both sides, though concrete outcomes may be limited
June 18, 2019
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
