Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Too early to tell if Kim Jong Un’s daughter is heir apparent, experts say
Defectors and analysts raise multiple reasons for introducing her, from humanizing leader to fortifying hereditary rule
February 13, 2023
State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Assad, satellite criticism, army anniversary celebrations and more
February 10, 2023
Parade flag hints at existence of yet another new North Korean ICBM
Illustration of previously unseen white missile suggests DPRK has created unit for weapon ordered in five-year plan
February 10, 2023
Infographic: North Korea rolls out more ICBMs than ever for military parade
Comparison to past processions reveals stronger emphasis on long-range missiles but almost nothing new
February 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s forgotten toys: The fighting vehicles at the Feb. 8 parade
Flood of new tech has all but dried up, as North Korea pulls out more ICBMs but little in way of conventional weapons
February 10, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s fifth military parade of the COVID era
Reveal of new missile shows steady progress toward weapons goals, while daughter’s prominence hints at health troubles
February 9, 2023
By parading more missiles, North Korea flaunts ability to saturate US defenses
Quantity of ICBMs renders interception highly unfeasible and pushes US to accept relationship of mutual deterrence
February 9, 2023
Over dozen suspected missile shelters appear in Pyongyang before military parade
Satellite image suggests event will take place Wednesday night and could feature most ICBMs ever
February 8, 2023
Frozen fingers and toxic fumes: How North Koreans endure the brutal winter cold
Efforts to stay warm run up against fuel scarcity, while traditional coal briquettes can lead to poisoning deaths
February 8, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s elite photographers spare no expense to get the best shot
Leader’s news team uses expensive and potentially sanctioned hardware, while taking pains to conceal digital footprints
February 8, 2023
