Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea
President warns Xi of increased military presence if DPRK tests nuke, but unclear if China wants to or can pressure DPRK
November 15, 2022
EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
NK Pro analysis reveals clear patterns in how DPRK has timed activities and statements against US-ROK drills
November 14, 2022
Imagery reveals North Korea’s deceptions about ‘world’s largest’ greenhouse farm
Construction ongoing at Ryonpho despite state media claims to contrary, a month after Kim Jong Un attended grand opening
November 14, 2022
Why North Korea’s air force struggles to keep up, despite numerical advantages
DPRK’s Soviet-era fleet in desperate need of modernization, but experts say costs involved may be too big to overcome
November 11, 2022
Fewer luxuries on sale at North Korea’s Daesong Department Store, photos show
Exclusive photos show domestic products fill shelves but far fewer luxury goods on display than before the pandemic
November 9, 2022
North Korea reveals imposing new prosecutors HQ amid anti-corruption campaign
Expert says elaborate new campus part of Kim Jong Un’s efforts to enhance rule by law for enforcing party policy
November 8, 2022
North Korea’s unprecedented missile launches provide a sneak peek at nuclear war
State media report underscores challenges to US-ROK defenses and reveals new ICBM possibly for testing advanced payloads
November 7, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile launch over Japan to US-ROK military drills
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from October 1 - October 31
November 3, 2022
North Korean missile volley shows a new level of command and control complexity
But questionable planning and resource allocation may hamstring wartime operations for North Korean ballistic missiles
November 3, 2022
On North Korea, US National Defense Strategy consistent but unimaginative
A lack of broader policy change shows DPRK that more military modernization may be only way to change status quo with US
November 3, 2022
