Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
North Korean meeting on food shortages reshuffles farming officials
Agriculture and construction took center stage at latest plenum, which excluded top officials and military commanders
March 9, 2023
North Korea upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade
Imagery shows likely disinfection facility built in east, while stalled project near border bridge restarts in west
March 8, 2023
New TikTok channel highlights rise of North Korea content on the short-video app
‘Life in North Korea’ likely isn’t run by DPRK, but experts say regime could take advantage of platform in similar ways
March 8, 2023
What North Korea has learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Moscow’s failings will be clear to Pyongyang, though it may not recognize allied strength or its own military weaknesses
March 7, 2023
Why young Japanese see North Korea as the biggest threat to their country
Tokyo defense planners are more focused on China, but new generation is more concerned about missiles and kidnappings
March 7, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un’s farming ‘revolution’ will do little to curb food insecurity
At latest plenum, North Korea promised bright communist future but refused to address chronic structural issues
March 6, 2023
Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - February 28
March 3, 2023
State media review: North Korea dangles promise of new homes to motivate farmers
An in-depth analysis of agriculture policy changes, a religious group’s denunciation, frog oil cosmetics and more
March 2, 2023
North Korea’s deeply flawed intel ops on the war in Ukraine
Pyongyang is keen to learn from the conflict, but ideological biases mean it’s likely to draw the wrong conclusions
March 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
Satellite imagery shows construction started late last year, as North Korean leader says canine dining ‘improves diets’
March 1, 2023
