Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea is a tinderbox. But no one can know what spark might ignite change.
History shows seemingly innocuous events can trigger political crisis, from the Arab Spring to collapse of Qing Dynasty
October 21, 2022
Kim Jong Un building lavish new mansions as citizens told to endure ‘hardships’
Massive worker camp appears at North Korean leader’s lakeside retreat as project sees significant expansion
October 21, 2022
Why South Korea’s left is sounding alarm about a Japan-North Korea summit
Some pundits see devious designs in Kishida’s recent offer of talks, revealing beliefs that shape ROK political debate
October 20, 2022
North Korea calls US-ROK drills ‘provocative’ to justify its own agenda: Experts
DPRK did not object to past drills closer to border, as experts say it now seeks to provoke Seoul to ditch military deal
October 19, 2022
With artillery blitz, North Korea puts inter-Korean military deal in crosshairs
South Korea feels hamstrung by unilaterally adhering to deal, but scrapping it would increase the risk of conflict
October 19, 2022
Ballistic salvo: How North Korea could carry out missile strikes on South Korea
DPRK’s growing short-range missile capabilities mean even limited attacks could be devastating, experts say
October 19, 2022
China upgrades facilities at unused ‘bridge to nowhere’ on North Korea border
Development suggests China still committed to project, even as DPRK uses connecting highway to dry corn
October 19, 2022
North Korea’s cruise missiles probably aren’t nuclear yet but still pose threats
Miniaturizing warhead to fit on cruise missiles is technical challenge DPRK will likely try to overcome in nuclear tests
October 18, 2022
Why China’s Party Congress is unlikely to deter North Korea from missile tests
Launches could disrupt benefactor’s big moment, but Beijing appears to be taking Pyongyang’s side on drills over US
October 14, 2022
Seoul’s new sanctions on North Korea change little but set stage for next steps
South Korea has array of options to up ante if DPRK conducts nuclear test, though it risks feeding cycle of escalation
October 14, 2022
