Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea
Experts say Pyongyang’s silence suggests talks on release of American soldier could drag on longer than initially feared
August 1, 2023
Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years
Rare flights for Russian and Chinese delegations to military parade suggest North Korea has shed COVID fears
August 1, 2023
Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
In 2nd parade of year, DPRK showcased more new tech for visiting delegations but dialed back on long-range missiles
July 31, 2023
World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed
July 31, 2023
Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
DPRK used parade to show citizens suffering under pandemic controls that its massive military spending is all worth it
July 28, 2023
Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade
While rank is likely a factor, experts suggest DPRK also sought to show it is not only reliant on Beijing
July 28, 2023
At parade, North Korea showcases a powerful asset — Chinese and Russian backing
Foreign delegations send message DRPK’s allies can tolerate its nukes, as military rolls out ICBMs and underwater drones
July 28, 2023
How North Korea’s new advanced drones change the game for the US and ROK
New capabilities could spy on military bases and even assassinate targets, though much about weapons remains unknown
July 28, 2023
‘Top salesman’ Kim Jong Un used arms expo to hawk weapons to Russia: Experts
Shoigu’s visit suggests Moscow seeks arms for Ukraine war, though some see it as attempt to send warning to US and ROK
July 27, 2023
North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models
Capabilities resemble Reaper and Global Hawk UAVs, though expert says unclear whether they’re based on stolen designs
July 27, 2023
