Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe
April 26, 2024
Breaking the deadlock: When China took the lead in talks with North Korea
Beijing proved its ability to negotiate with US, DPRK and ROK in past, and it may be last hope to revive diplomacy now
April 23, 2024
Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack
Like Tehran, the DPRK has a diverse arsenal of drones and missiles, raising questions about whether ROK is prepared
April 17, 2024
After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions
Replacing the UN Panel of Experts will require consensus on the strategic purpose of the DPRK sanctions regime
April 15, 2024
Despite opposition win, ROK election just reinforced North Korea status quo
Democratic Party appears unlikely to focus on challenging Yoon’s hardline policy on DPRK as Pyongyang shuns diplomacy
April 12, 2024
How to interpret North Korea’s abrupt about-face on diplomacy with Japan
DPRK’s public rejection of talks may be a play for leverage, with Tokyo well-positioned to serve as intermediary to US
April 11, 2024
What 30K North Korean patents reveal about state efforts to foster innovation
Foreign patents have plunged since Kim Jong Un took power, but the regime is likely pushing researchers to collaborate
April 10, 2024
North Korea’s silence on Trump speaks volumes about its view of the US election
State media insists capitalists control the US political system, but regime’s actions betray a desire to resume dialogue
April 9, 2024
The revolutionary axis linking North Korea, Iran and Hamas
DPRK weapons and unique expertise are a welcome asset for Iran and its proxies in a global assault on US leadership
April 9, 2024
JucheGPT: How North Korea can weaponize AI to sway elections and sow discord
Generative AI, LLMs and more could help Kim regime transform its influence operations and flood internet with fake news
April 8, 2024
