Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons
North Korean threats and anxiety about US extended deterrence have led ROK to flirt with developing nukes since 1970s
February 1, 2023
Vast new trove of North Korean laws shines light on developments in country
Texts acquired by ROK spy agency underscore construction push and greatly expand knowledge of legal system
January 31, 2023
What’s left of the foreign community in Pyongyang, three years into pandemic
NK Pro has compiled a comprehensive update of diplomatic and business presence in North Korea as of Jan. 2023
January 31, 2023
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
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
