Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
Why balloons could be the next weapon in North Korea’s ever-expanding arsenal
Incidents involving Chinese and DPRK balloons highlight how they can pose threats in multi-domain conflict, expert says
February 7, 2023
What to expect from North Korea’s military parade, and when to tune in
Signs point to a nighttime event to mark Feb. 8 holiday, featuring over 13,000 soldiers and DPRK’s biggest weapons
February 7, 2023
Why North Korea is the ultimate sucker bet for would-be investors
Cheap labor and proximity to China are not enough to make DPRK preferable to alternatives like Vietnam and Indonesia
February 6, 2023
Timeline: From South Korean nukes to North Korean lockdown
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from January 1 - January 31
February 3, 2023
Sprawling worker camp appears near North Korea’s military nerve center
Imagery shows new construction project outside Pyongyang that may be housing for munition workers or greenhouse farm
February 1, 2023
A tale of rogue states: Why Myanmar has every reason to pursue North Korean arms
Two years since coup, experts says Tatmadaw regime could turn again to an old partner and take a page from its playbook
February 1, 2023
