Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How the Czech Republic positions itself between hawks and doves on North Korea
Prague both condemns the DPRK’s nukes and embraces cultural exchanges, setting itself up for engagement with Pyongyang
January 20, 2023
What the titles of Kim Jong Un’s daughter reveal about his succession plans
Descriptors like ‘beloved’ and ‘noble’ tie girl to Kim Jong Il, though this doesn’t guarantee she’s heir to the throne
January 18, 2023
Stable genius? Kim Jong Un pushes secret military horse program
NK Pro analysis shows North Korea rapidly built at least 12 horse tracks at army bases, for reasons that remain unclear
January 18, 2023
Everything that will happen if Seoul suspends 2018 inter-Korean military deal
Yoon Suk-yeol ordered officials to review ending deal, a move that would raise risk of border clashes with North Korea
January 17, 2023
How the Chinese economy is becoming more and more like North Korea’s
As Beijing turns less capitalist and market-friendly, it grows more unlikely the DPRK will embrace true economic reforms
January 16, 2023
As Seoul weighs nukes to counter North Korea, it pays to consider the costs
International sanctions would cripple South Korea’s economy, but US extended deterrence must adapt to evolving threats
January 13, 2023
North Korea’s silent leadership reshuffle supports push to solve ‘food problem’
Recent plenum promoted cadres with experience in agriculture and industry as DPRK prioritizes living standards in 2023
January 13, 2023
PWNED: How North Korea could exploit critical flaws in ship-tracking tech
Anyone can conjure ships from thin air with just a laptop, antenna and free software, frustrating sanctions enforcement
January 11, 2023
North Korea’s ambitious rural housing project off to slow start: Analysis
Only a few thousand new homes appeared across the country last year as state media stays coy about construction targets
January 11, 2023
North Korea built secret network of over 50 COVID isolation facilities: Imagery
Compounds resemble known isolation ward and point to efforts to isolate patients long before DPRK’s first outbreak
January 10, 2023
