Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus
Examining past addresses offers some hints at changing priorities
January 14, 2019
Heatmaps for 2018 show North Korean vessels’ disappearing footprint at sea
But ships registered in Togo, Sierra Leone, Belize and Palau could be picking up the slack
January 13, 2019
“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018
Economic themes continue to dominate as Songun politics take a backseat
January 11, 2019
The fourth Sino-DPRK summit: what we learned
Beijing and Pyongyang emerge from this meeting closer than ever
January 10, 2019
Déjà vu all over again: Kim Jong Un returns to Beijing
The North Korean leader's visits to China appear increasingly routine
January 9, 2019
Major demolition underway in central Pyongyang’s Moranbong district: imagery
Latest development follows string of projects ongoing in area around Arch of Triumph
January 8, 2019
What to expect from Kim Jong Un’s fourth visit to China
DPRK leader likely to use meeting to bolster traditional ties with Beijing ahead of second summit with U.S.
January 8, 2019
North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analytic look at the main developments of the November 22-December 31 period
January 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s December activities: wrapping up 2018 with a low-key month
The DPRK leader chose to devote the final month of the year to on-the-spot guidances and photo-ops
January 3, 2019
The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy
Kim Jong Un's address served to re-emphasize the key themes of his leadership in 2018
January 1, 2019
