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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime
DPRK has only allowed Russian tours to date, a trend experts say bodes poorly for tourism industry and broader reopening
July 10, 2024
How North Korea could steal from China’s playbook to assert its maritime claims
Gray zone tactics ranging from air intrusions to cyberattacks enable DPRK to menace near border without firing a shot
July 9, 2024
Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out
Reports suggest DPRK has vast reserves of critical tech component, but closer analysis unearths reasons to be skeptical
July 8, 2024
Love lost? How Putin could spoil a Trump push to rekindle ties with Kim Jong Un
Ex-president’s reelection could form diplomatic love triangle, forcing North Korea to choose between US talks and Russia
July 5, 2024
At plenum, Kim Jong Un forces out elderly officials to make way for new blood
North Korean leader could rely on new cadres for years, while other changes signal new line on enforcing social control
July 5, 2024
After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again
Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military
July 5, 2024
North Korea using Chinese machines to make weapons at new factory, photos show
Over dozen Chinese-made CNC machines visible during Kim Jong Un’s recent visit, despite sanctions against their import
July 5, 2024
Cyber giants unite: How the North Korea-Russia treaty amplifies cyber threats
Two sides specialize in different types of cyberattacks and could work together to further their geopolitical goals
July 5, 2024
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
Provisions in deal could help Pyongyang clamp down on defections, improve censorship and more, NK Pro analysis finds
July 3, 2024
