Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How North Korea’s nuisance GPS jamming poses serious safety risks
Experts say jamming aims to provoke and could endanger planes and ships, but note shortage of ways to counter
November 19, 2024
How North Korean hackers and IT workers collude to cause chaos
Recent breaches show how hacking helps DPRK workers get jobs, in turn providing access for future attacks
November 19, 2024
What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities
‘America First’ promoters want allies to do more and deemphasize DPRK human rights, but their main concern is China
November 18, 2024
What Trump’s vow to end Ukraine war means for future of North Korea-Russia ties
Experts say wartime alliance could outlast the conflict, posing new security risks in hotspots around the world
November 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review
North Korean leader has not appeared in state media in nine days, one of just a few extended absences this year
November 14, 2024
How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term
Prospective national security advisor, CIA director and others have pushed hard line on DPRK, but also backed diplomacy
November 13, 2024
Yoon bet on US to deter North Korea. Now he faces an alliance skeptic in Trump.
Trump’s return is poised to test Seoul’s reliance on Washington, forcing Yoon to reassure public that US has its back
November 13, 2024
How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea
Former US officials say resolving conflict will be Trump’s first priority but could be a way to gain leverage over DPRK
November 11, 2024
All the question marks hanging over Trump’s approach to North Korea in term two
President-elect has said little about Russia-DPRK ties, trilateral cooperation and more, underscoring policy uncertainty
November 11, 2024
Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term
Former US officials say DPRK is no longer Trump’s ‘most urgent problem,’ though rapport with Kim Jong Un may spur talks
November 8, 2024
