Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?
Relations have improved since Singapore, but real progress may hinge on the two leaders
February 26, 2019
The view from the Kremlin: what Russia wants from the second U.S.-DPRK summit
Moscow welcomes improving ties, though fears being marginalized as talks progress
February 26, 2019
How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Monday
With Kim Jong Un still on his way to Vietnam, state TV opted for programming-as-usual
February 25, 2019
How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Sunday
DPRK state media kicked off a week of coverage in typical style
February 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Hanoi: who’s who?
From seasoned diplomats to economic technocrats, the DPRK leader brings a diverse team
February 24, 2019
Why, at the second Kim-Trump summit, optics could matter just as much as outcomes
For two such image-conscious leaders, the photo-ops are just as important as the joint statement
February 22, 2019
Shinzo Abe’s legacy building in the age of the new-look North Korea
Japan's Prime Minister faces dilemma over domestic agenda and changes on Korean Peninsula
February 21, 2019
Preparing for the Kim-Trump summit: early signs of a maturing process
U.S. diplomats appear to be fleshing out a more effective strategy — with more realistic goals
February 21, 2019
Setting expectations for Hanoi? North Korea at the Munich Security Conference
The high-profile meeting saw regional players stake out their positions ahead of the second summit
February 19, 2019
Givers, receivers, and beneficiaries: who benefits from aid to North Korea?
Humanitarian organizations are not always motivated by goodwill alone
February 17, 2019
