Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How North Korea wielded the law against violators of pandemic controls
Legislative changes show how regime ramped up punishments as it struggled to bring citizens into compliance with rules
May 12, 2023
How a neglected North Korea report offers a path forward for US policy
William Perry’s review still holds vital lessons on engaging the DPRK as it is, not how Washington wishes it to be
May 11, 2023
Yoon’s first year: How the president has embraced a hardline North Korea policy
Diplomacy has taken a backseat to deterrence and sharp rhetoric, with Yoon set to stay the course for foreseeable future
May 10, 2023
What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls
Pyongyang has closely monitored news from WHO, suggesting that downgrading of pandemic could trigger policy changes
May 9, 2023
China building giant trade and tourism zone across from North Korean ‘holy’ city
Company overseeing project promotes trade in sanctioned goods as key draw of new border crossing
May 8, 2023
Timeline: From the US-ROK summit to North Korea’s first solid-fuel ICBM test
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 - April 30
May 3, 2023
North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs
120-acre facility in Pyongyang likely to become new manufacturing base for trains, trams and subway cars
May 2, 2023
Less is more? How North Korea’s evolving photo tactics reflect regime priorities
NK Pro analysis shows state media is publishing fewer and fewer images, even as its photographers use better cameras
May 2, 2023
How American leadership, not just North Korea, challenges the US-ROK alliance
South Korea could continue march toward nuclear deterrent if summit agreement can’t temper its fears of abandonment
May 1, 2023
Seoul to join web freedom coalition, as it blocks North Korean content at home
Advocate for open internet says membership in Freedom Online Coalition is at odds with South Korea’s domestic censorship
May 1, 2023
