Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why a far-flung port on North Korea’s periphery could be key to its economy
China and Russia have recognized Rajin’s importance, and three countries have increasingly seen their interests align
July 26, 2023
What awaits US soldier Travis King in North Korean detention
Pyongyang subjects detainees to grueling interrogations, and a few tragic cases show that not everyone escapes unscathed
July 25, 2023
North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote
Recent plenum referenced election reform, which could ditch single-candidate polls without sacrificing state control
July 25, 2023
What a Chinese delegation’s visit means for North Korea’s border controls
DPRK may be testing waters before easing restrictions, or just making an exception for key ally on important holiday
July 25, 2023
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
