Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square
May 9 parade gives allies a chance to flaunt military ties over Ukraine War, and could even see Kim Jong Un visit Moscow
December 5, 2024
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree
December 5, 2024
Yoon’s strategy linking opponents to North Korea crumbles in martial law fiasco
Call to ‘eradicate anti-state forces’ exemplified South Korean leader’s well-established pattern of red-baiting
December 4, 2024
Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea
Yoon’s actions raise concerns about joint security posture, alliance management and ROK’s commitment to democratic norms
December 4, 2024
Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup
South Korean leader could see an inter-Korean clash as a way to hold onto power, though Pyongyang might not play along
December 4, 2024
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law gambit means for the Korean Peninsula
South Korean leader’s declaration risks triggering domestic unrest, while opening door to North Korean escalation
December 4, 2024
Crop data suggests North Korea enjoyed strong harvest despite summer floods
NK Pro analysis of NASA data shows agriculture investments bearing fruit, though many may still face food insecurity
December 2, 2024
Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Domestic opposition and poor election showing are challenging Japanese leader’s ideas to resolve DPRK abduction issue
December 2, 2024
Why a reported rise in North Korean wages won’t do much to improve welfare
Analysis suggests alleged plan to pay workers more fails to address underlying problems in convoluted wage system
November 28, 2024
Top North Korean officials get bodyguards in likely security and status upgrade
NK Pro analysis shows security personnel flanked Kim Jong Un’s closest advisers for first time at major event
November 27, 2024
