Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues
February 29, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
February 28, 2024
Five years after Hanoi, Trump’s still keen on a nuclear deal with North Korea
Former president seems determined to rekindle friendship with Kim Jong Un, and he could make enticing offer if reelected
February 28, 2024
How great power competition is shaping North Korea’s grand strategy
Rejection of unification and foreign policy changes reflect DPRK’s effort to find new way forward amid US-China rivalry
February 27, 2024
Why talks on North Korea’s nuclear program still can’t get off the ground
Conflicting party goals and stable status quo have long undermined negotiations, though arms control holds promise
February 26, 2024
North Korea hints beach resort twice as long as Waikiki may finally open soon
Russian tourists recently given sneak peak of Wonsan Kalma, while state media has started promoting east coast resort
February 23, 2024
Cuba’s move to establish ties with Seoul betrays North Korea’s economic weakness
Pyongyang is likely fuming over perceived disloyalty of longtime ally, but bilateral ties have been marginal for years
February 22, 2024
What North Korea’s official budget reveals about its spending priorities in 2024
DPRK figures only capture portion of economy but show large investments in science and little in regional development
February 21, 2024
How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties
Beijing wants to work with Pyongyang to destabilize US alliances, but doesn’t want an increase in peninsula tensions
February 20, 2024
Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities
Location of missile test revealed as megayacht arrives at North Korean leader’s beach mansion this week
February 17, 2024
