Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images
Kim Jong Un appears to put millions under lockdown to ensure success of upcoming propaganda event
January 29, 2023
Why North Korean state media remains silent about the Pyongyang lockdown
Regime may feel it can downplay restrictions for now, but a serious COVID outbreak could quickly change the calculus
January 27, 2023
In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about ‘bloodthirsty toad’ Kim Jong Un
Former secretary of state stresses hardline approach as potential presidential candidates stake out positions on DPRK
January 27, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship
An in-depth analysis of the USS Pueblo crisis, Kim Jong Un’s two favorite schools, Lunar New Year festivities and more
January 26, 2023
North Korea pushes ahead with military parade training despite virus lockdown
Satellite imagery also suggests jets have joined preparations for parade scheduled for Feb. 8
January 26, 2023
North Korea’s parliament introduces first new speaker in nearly 2 years
Delayed appointment at recent Supreme People’s Assembly session may reflect crisis, while Kim Yo Jong notably absent
January 25, 2023
Inside the shadowy team of elite North Korean photographers covering Kim Jong Un
NK Pro analysis suggests the Political News Team enjoys unmatched access to the leadership going back decades
January 25, 2023
North Korean soldiers spotted with sanctioned firm’s tech for first time
Pyongyang-based Glocom marketed to foreign armies for years, but appearance of radio is rare evidence of use inside DPRK
January 24, 2023
How North Korean hackers could weaponize artificial intelligence like ChatGPT
AI could supercharge threat groups' ability to craft malware and lures in ways all but impossible to counter
January 24, 2023
Japan wants stronger defenses against North Korea, but will citizens pay for it?
Despite wide support for new security plans, public resistance to new taxes threatens to leave them dead in the water
January 23, 2023
