Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Humanitarian response in the DPRK: which North Koreans are “vulnerable”?
How best to identify those most in need of aid is a complex question
December 13, 2018
What to expect from a Kim Jong Un visit to Seoul – and why it’s unlikely for now
DPRK concerns mean Seoul visit likely to be biggest mission for security forces since Kim Jong Un's rise to power
December 12, 2018
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
