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China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Analysis

China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery

Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls

China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 9, 2023
As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
Analysis

As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim

Beijing reportedly issued 4 new conditions for improving ties last month, but Yoon is placing his bets on US and Japan

As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
James FretwellJames Fretwell June 8, 2023
Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
Analysis

Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK

Pyongyang has pursued economic exchanges with West in past, showing its status as ‘hermit kingdom’ is not inevitable

Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
Natalia Matveeva | Owen Miller June 8, 2023
North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests
Analysis

North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests

UAV similar in size to US Reaper drone appears on runway at Panghyon Airbase, first visual evidence of active testing

North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 6, 2023
Trump’s praise for Kim Jong Un draws fire from his Republican competitors
Analysis

Trump’s praise for Kim Jong Un draws fire from his Republican competitors

Criticism underscores divisions in party on North Korea policy as US conservatives jockey for presidential nomination

Trump’s praise for Kim Jong Un draws fire from his Republican competitors
James FretwellJames Fretwell June 5, 2023
North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
Analysis

North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery

Activity near Kangson uranium enrichment facility on outskirts of Pyongyang likely part of rural development push

North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 5, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31

Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
NK ProNK Pro June 2, 2023
North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
Analysis

North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis

Experts say Pyongyang is determined to deploy spy satellites and can now build on successes of first attempt

North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 31, 2023
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Analysis

What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening

Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question

What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll May 31, 2023
North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
Analysis

North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.

Experts say DPRK likely sought intel rather than to undermine ROK polls, though risks of election meddling are growing

North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 30, 2023
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