Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites
Activity visible at Sohae spaceport suggests DPRK will carry out third spy satellite launch as planned in October
September 25, 2023
Why North Korea could send US soldier Travis King to Russia or China
King reportedly sought refuge in DPRK or third country, and experts say regime may view him as too much trouble to keep
September 22, 2023
Why China isn’t too worried about Kim Jong Un’s trip to cozy up to Russia
Experts say Beijing welcomes cooperation that increases North Korean stability, but also doesn’t want to provoke US
September 22, 2023
Why interoperability remains a hurdle for trilateral cooperation on North Korea
US has strong military ties with its Asian allies, but Japan and South Korea have far less experience working together
September 20, 2023
North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau
Jang Chang Ha joined Kim Jong Un’s Russia trip as head of General Missile Bureau, sign of possible technical cooperation
September 19, 2023
RECAP: Everything we know about Kim Jong Un’s grand odyssey in Russian Far East
NK Pro has charted key moments from North Korean leader’s trip to meet Putin and tour space and defense facilities
September 19, 2023
What the North Korean Red Guards’ new toys reveal about military modernization
Appearance of army weapons at paramilitary parade may be sign DPRK is producing new designs for its regular forces
September 18, 2023
North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says
Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities
September 15, 2023
Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program
Moscow may try to reinterpret UN sanctions to make good on offer of aid, though experts say their cooperation has limits
September 14, 2023
At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US
Distrust remains an obstacle, but summit showed Russia will ignore sanctions to build ties around anti-Americanism
September 14, 2023
