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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why Israel’s Zionist Left once sang the praises of North Korea
Leftists defined themselves by supporting ‘people’s hero’ Kim Il Sung during the Korean War, only to later sour on DPRK
March 17, 2025
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
DPRK smugglers routinely sail without broadcasting location, reflecting regime’s willingness to sacrifice safety
March 13, 2025
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
DPRK forces are key to Russia’s push to retake Kursk, giving Putin leverage as he pushes for his terms
March 13, 2025
A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover
State media confirms submarine is DPRK’s largest-ever and will carry cruise missiles, but its main value may be prestige
March 12, 2025
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
‘20x10’ project shaping up different than advertised, with most of the 23 counties already hosting major facilities
March 12, 2025
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Yoon’s ouster could pave way for progressive leadership and ‘pragmatic’ DPRK stance, but political risks remain high
March 12, 2025
After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils
Record-breaking theft shocked crypto industry into action, but investigators face uphill battle to recover funds in time
March 7, 2025
Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
Crackdowns on outside info and efforts to address low birthrate show how the regime uses women as tools of the state
March 7, 2025
North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’
March 4, 2025
What North and South Korea saw in the explosive Trump-Zelensky spat
Blow-up and aid pause will raise alarm bells in Seoul, though there are key differences between Ukraine and peninsula
March 4, 2025
