Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway
February 14, 2025
How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
Negotiations between Trump and Putin could force Kim to rethink Russia ties and push DPRK toward renewed US diplomacy
February 14, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement
February 13, 2025
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained
February 12, 2025
How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy
North Korea slammed Trump’s plans to relocate Palestinians, seeing them as proof of US imperial ambitions
February 12, 2025
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country
February 11, 2025
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
February 10, 2025
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes
February 6, 2025
North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
Construction underway and village demolished at newer base in Pyongyang, in signs of prep for military drills
February 4, 2025
How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops
DeepSeek’s open-source R1 offers Pyongyang path toward realizing Kim’s vision of AI-powered military to challenge rivals
February 3, 2025
