Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
What the exile of a North Korean prince reveals about power in the DPRK
Kim Pyong Il was once viewed as a potential successor, but the regime has undermined any claim he might have to power
December 23, 2022
State media review: North Korean bakers rise to the occasion amid food shortages
An in-depth analysis of state efforts to change diets, low-key commemorations for Kim Jong Il, a new TV show and more
December 22, 2022
The camera can lie: How North Korean state media fakes photographs
DPRK propagandists routinely edit and stage photos to doctor reality, often requiring a keen eye to reveal the truth
December 22, 2022
Japan’s counterstrike plans raise need to coordinate with Seoul on North Korea
Some South Koreans fear Tokyo could carry out strikes against DPRK without consulting Seoul
December 21, 2022
North Korea seeks to eliminate blind spots with satellite eyes in the sky
Improving situational awareness would help DPRK strike targets in conflict but could also have a stabilizing effect
December 20, 2022
South Korean outlets censor North Korean satellite images of Seoul area
Fear of ROK security laws appears to drive decision to blur photos, even though this impedes accurate domestic analysis
December 19, 2022
The Korean War armistice sets a foreboding precedent for Ukraine
Some foresee Russia’s invasion ending with an agreement like the one that solidified the division of the peninsula
December 19, 2022
North Korea’s engine test brings it a step closer to dream of solid-fuel ICBMs
Like a firework waiting to be lit, solid-propellant missiles can be ready for use quickly in a conflict
December 19, 2022
World Cup shines light on allegations of North Korean labor in Qatar
While sanctions now impede cooperation, Pyongyang and Doha have maintained friendly ties for decades
December 16, 2022
State media review: North Koreans get an ideological education on Mount Paektu
An in-depth analysis of youth trip to the ‘sacred’ mountain, remembrances for Kim Jong Il and the year’s top highlights
December 15, 2022
