Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Cry me a river: How North Koreans interpret Kim Jong Un’s tears
Experts say state media coverage seeks to ‘humanize’ the leader, regardless of whether the tears are genuine or theater
December 13, 2023
Why North Korean hardliners will fight any return to the pre-pandemic status quo
Mixed signals on reopening point to ongoing efforts by some in regime to keep foreigners out, regardless of the costs
December 12, 2023
Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula
Beijing’s support for DPRK is unlikely to extend to intervention — unless it can divert US in Taiwan contingency
December 11, 2023
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
