Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Kim Jong Un may seek to accelerate development of subs, drones and ‘super-large’ nuclear warheads in near future
April 7, 2023
North Korea continues crackdown on foreign music, outside information, and porn
Fans of K-pop and other South Korean content continue to risk life imprisonment and hard labor, new law shows
April 6, 2023
How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
Normalizing intel sharing pact important step for Seoul and Tokyo but must be a starting point for future cooperation
April 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s steady campaign to undercut his father’s legacy
State media promotes ultra-centralized system around leader in what may be effort to step out of Kim Jong Il’s shadow
April 4, 2023
Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme
April 4, 2023
North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
Fewer trains seen at border facility as Chinese imports empty out, in what may be sign of major pandemic policy change
April 4, 2023
North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts
Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening
April 3, 2023
North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
Most short-range ballistic missiles developed in recent years appear to belong to Hwasong-11 series
April 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 - March 31
April 3, 2023
North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts
Kim Sung-han’s replacement shares same skepticism of engagement, pro-US stance as others in Yoon administration
March 30, 2023
