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Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Judge Juche: How Russian courts penalize North Korean cash smuggling
Court records suggest sanctions enforcement is not a top priority
March 18, 2019
What to make of North Korean threats to withdraw from diplomacy with the U.S.
A statement by Choe Son Hui hints that Kim Jong Un's "new way" may be on the horizon
March 15, 2019
How the North is run: industry and the planned economy
Reforms to management incentives have increased efficiency in recent years, though impediments to real growth remain
March 15, 2019
North Korea’s 14th Supreme People’s Assembly: insights from the results
Sunday's vote saw several top officials newly-elected to the rubber stamp parliament
March 14, 2019
Why, increasingly, North Korea’s economy looks like its Special Economic Zones
Major aspects of DPRK-style economic management appear to be being transplanted into SEZ law
March 13, 2019
North Korea sanctions evasion efforts detailed in UN’s latest PoE report
Report shows a wide range of violations due to poor enforcement, foreign intermediaries and evasion
March 12, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s appearances in February: diplomacy dominates the month
State media also shed light on some new titles and affiliations of high-level officials
March 12, 2019
Enduring challenges: North Korea’s needs and priorities in 2019
An annual UN report paints a dire picture — and suggests humanitarian work is getting harder
March 11, 2019
Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting
Goings-on at home likely played a major role in the no-deal summit
March 11, 2019
How the failed Hanoi summit could impact the North Korean economy
Leading indicators suggests stability prevails for now, though renewed foreign investment remains unlikely
March 8, 2019
