Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy
Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary
September 1, 2023
Largest North Korea-China bridge may be preparing for grand opening
Satellite imagery shows fresh road work on New Yalu River Bridge, which could facilitate dramatic increase in trade
September 1, 2023
Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2023
September 1, 2023
Behind the scenes of Kim Jong Un’s lavish banquet at elite Pyongyang resort
North Korean leader flaunted Spanish hams and wine coolers with wife and daughter, despite DPRK’s chronic food problems
August 30, 2023
Why North Korea debuted a new battalion to hunt down South Korean ‘pirates’
Experts say amphibious assault team revealed at military parade raises threat of future attack on ROK border islands
August 29, 2023
What North Korea’s new copycat drones may owe to friends and cyber spies
While source of designs remains unknown, DPRK has turned to allies to advance UAV program and stolen US tech before
August 29, 2023
How North Korea seeks to fix its stark problem of child malnutrition
Infant Care Act mandates food production for kids and building daycares, but in process creates new burdens for people
August 28, 2023
Why Russia is willing to live with a nuclear North Korea
Moscow has pivoted from supporting nonproliferation to undermining US efforts to curtail DPRK weapon programs
August 25, 2023
Despite second launch failure, North Korea takes step toward spy satellite goals
DPRK is rapidly iterating on military spy satellite and launch vehicle, which flew farther than during first test in May
August 25, 2023
A brewing storm: How North Korea has failed to prepare for extreme weather
Climate change is amplifying floods and droughts, but regime is unwilling or unable to invest in robust infrastructure
August 23, 2023
