Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Lankov: Tokyo, Pyongyang diplomatic breakthrough seems distant
The issue of Japanese abductees weighs heavily on relations between the two countries
December 11, 2018
Why the death of Kim Il Sung’s wife is unlikely to cause much turbulence
Absent role in state media for several decades, death of Kim Song Ae unlikely to have much impact
December 11, 2018
Sanctioned Russian vessel leaves South Korea after finding fuel provider
Previous reports indicated South Korean fuel suppliers were wary of U.S. sanctions
December 9, 2018
Ri Yong Ho in Ulaanbaatar: where the DPRK-Mongolia relationship goes from here
Mongolia continues its push to serve as a third-party mediator
December 9, 2018
What to make of ongoing activity at North Korea’s Yeongjeo-dong missile base
A new report underscores Pyongyang's continued investment in its strategic weapons program
December 6, 2018
Why Moscow sent a top Orthodox Church official to Pyongyang
Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev's DPRK visit last week was more about politics than faith
December 3, 2018
Why South Korea’s “Moonshine” policy is running out of steam
As dialogue stalls, it's up to Kim Jong Un to make the next move
December 2, 2018
Satellite imagery time lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal facilities
Traffic in 2018 is reduced when visually compared to the previous year, however
November 30, 2018
As Ri Yong Ho heads to Hanoi, could North Korea and Vietnam rekindle old ties?
Prospects for Doi Moi with DPRK characteristics are slim, but the two still have plenty to discuss
November 28, 2018
Chinese upgrading infrastructure along border with North Korea: satellite imagery
Multiple small and large-scale projects under development as hopes of renewed trade soar
November 27, 2018
