Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
President Moon goes to Europe: what was, and wasn’t, achieved
While differences remain stark, the mood among EU leaders is shifting in Seoul's favor
October 21, 2018
North Korea’s foreign trade system: big players and a gradual opening-up
Recent reforms may be a step towards making DPRK enterprises more competitive on international markets
October 19, 2018
How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
Topic Energo's Miroslav Blazek discusses the unique challenge of bringing the DPRK's power grid up to scratch
October 19, 2018
When North Korea experimented, unsuccessfully, with old-school Keynesianism
Facing crises, the DPRK attempted a crude imitation of the early 20th century economist's ideas
October 17, 2018
Towards mass production? The future of North Korea’s TELs
If Kim Jong Un is serious about his deterrent, the DPRK will need more missiles — and more launchers
October 17, 2018
One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates
A legacy of the DPRK's past, the current system has some practical benefits
October 12, 2018
Why Choe Son Hui went to Moscow
The vice foreign minister's visit comes as Russia shores up ties and pushes for a summit with Kim
October 10, 2018
The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
Domestic prices rose as economic affairs dominated an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang
October 10, 2018
How the EU fits into North Korea’s current diplomatic rapprochement
Willingness for a new round of pressure if things go wrong is eroding
October 9, 2018
Masters of the farm: North Korea’s new agricultural entrepreneurs
The "Field Responsibility System" gives bosses much greater incentives to innovate
October 8, 2018
