Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
What to expect from Pompeo’s upcoming trip to Pyongyang
Both sides will head into talks eager for big wins
September 28, 2018
How will the U.S.-China trade war affect talks with North Korea?
A drawn-out dispute could undermine sanctions and limit economic cooperation in the event of a deal
September 27, 2018
Why Japan is pushing to join the Greater Tumen Initiative
Tokyo sees the multilateral infrastructure project as route to summit with Kim, source says
September 26, 2018
ROK company hired to secure release of sanctioned oil tanker: investigation
Koti previously linked to oil smuggling, currently detained in ROK port
September 26, 2018
How the North is run: the criminal police
The DPRK's regular police force have a close relationship with their more clandestine colleagues - though the job is much less risky
September 25, 2018
Markets under Kim Jong Un: understanding the new scope of DPRK enterprise
Official publications point to a growth in the range of transactions that SOEs can engage in
September 25, 2018
Chinese experts on North Korea, from contingency planning to economic reforms
Examining what scholars choose to focus on can offer some insights into evolving bilateral ties
September 24, 2018
North Korea in September 2018: a month in review
An analytic look at the main developments of the August 18-September 21 period
September 24, 2018
How Korean media, North and South, reported on the Pyongyang summit
Coverage on both sides of the 38th parallel was largely positive, though conservative press in the ROK voiced some skepticism
September 24, 2018
The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: foreign forays and sanctions
114 foreign and domestic companies present at August event, photos reveal
September 21, 2018
