Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port
Kum Ya offloaded cargo during first visit to Russia by DPRK vessel in three years, a sign of strengthening trade ties
July 24, 2023
Strange structure appears in Pyongyang as North Korea preps for military parade
Installation near Arch of Triumph may be for staging new weapons, while firework tubes point to nighttime event
July 24, 2023
How South Korea seeks to lure the next high-level North Korean defector
Evidence suggests Seoul is dangling jobs and rewards, but so far it’s getting more small fries than big fish
July 21, 2023
The other American soldiers who defected to North Korea and came to regret it
Past defectors fled punishment similar to recent border-crosser Travis King, and their fates may reflect on his
July 19, 2023
How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country
Evidence suggests DPRK will release American in short order, but COVID and hotline issues could complicate things
July 19, 2023
Why North Korea is one of the only nations to use force to defend its EEZ claims
DPRK has long imposed extreme restrictions over its exclusive economic zone, leading to violent encounters in past
July 19, 2023
Seoul and Kyiv say Korean War is like conflict in Ukraine, and not alike at all
Leaders have underlined similarities when it aligns with their interests, while seeking to avoid a Korean-style division
July 18, 2023
Thousands of North Koreans fill streets to train for upcoming military parade
Satellite imagery shows large-scale formations in Kim Il Sung Square related to July 27 war anniversary
July 18, 2023
What humanitarian groups can do to facilitate a return to North Korea post-COVID
DPRK is ambivalent about hosting aid workers, but decoupling aid from nuke talks and other steps can reduce resistance
July 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions
Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages
July 14, 2023
