Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
Inter-Korean tensions are spilling beyond peninsula as ROK moves to strengthen security ties with Europe and Israel
December 8, 2023
What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea
While DPRK is keeping tabs on situation as it reopens, expert says country likely able to mitigate health risks
December 7, 2023
How the Middle East’s non-stop demand for weapons drive ties with North Korea
Experts say DPRK likely funneled weapons through Iran and Syria and will continue exports if there’s money to be made
December 6, 2023
From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans
DPRK has pushed to go digital in recent years, a move that could give state greater control over citizens’ finances
December 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky
NK Pro findings raise questions about operation of DPRK’s military spy satellite and sensitivity over revealing too much
December 4, 2023
Eyes above: How a new ROK satellite will help monitor North Korea’s every move
Seoul looks to forge its own space surveillance network independent of US, as the inter-Korean space race heats up
December 1, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30
December 1, 2023
Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport
December 1, 2023
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades
November 30, 2023
In orbit: Everything we know about North Korea’s new spy satellite so far
Malligyong-1 circles Earth over dozen times per day and can likely produce useful intelligence despite technical limits
November 30, 2023
