Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Despite leader’s claims, images show scant progress at Samjiyon over the winter
Project set to be wrapped up by October next year, Kim Jong Un said this week
April 4, 2019
North Korea in March 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analytic look at the main developments of the March 1-March 31 period
April 3, 2019
U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports
UN Panel of Experts also notes Russian tanker's involvement in new sanctions evasion methods
March 28, 2019
How the North is run: concluding observations
North Korea's history is woven into its political system -- and makes real reform seem unlikely
March 27, 2019
Judge Juche: North Korean misadventures in Uganda
How a DPRK-linked firm sought to scam local insurance companies out of millions
March 27, 2019
North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media
Domestic coverage paints a more optimistic picture than international press
March 27, 2019
Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone sees rapid progress, new construction: imagery
Resort project in advanced stages as October deadline looms, though much work remains to be done
March 26, 2019
Making sense of North Korea’s pullout from the Kaesong Liaison Office
While move appears calibrated, odds of it improving U.S.-DPRK diplomacy remain low, for now
March 24, 2019
How North Korea might be financing its trade deficit with China
Pyongyang has a number of ways it could be cooking the books
March 22, 2019
Why a delegation of Russian senators in Pyongyang is worth watching
A visit to the DPRK by a group of senior lawmakers hints at greater cooperation in the coming months
March 21, 2019
