Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy
On-the-spot guidance took a backseat to a military parade and a crucial summit with the South
October 3, 2018
North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash
Events at the UNGA have provided a burst of energy to U.S.-DPRK diplomacy
October 2, 2018
How the North is run: the education system
While remarkably high-quality for such a poor country, curricula remains restricted by rigid state ideology
October 2, 2018
Paid in full: North Korea’s changing wage system
Official sources suggest employers have increased freedom to hand out bonuses and benefits
October 1, 2018
How secondary sanctions impact Russia’s position on North Korea
Moscow sees the measures as part of a wider plan to undermine its foreign policy
September 30, 2018
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
