Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea restarts upgrades on key missile launcher factory: Imagery
Construction of massive manufacturing hall likely tied to production of tracked launchers and battle tanks
October 26, 2022
How a disputed sea border could trigger North and South Korea’s next big crisis
Recent artillery shootouts in the Yellow Sea harken back to deadly DPRK attacks on civilians and military in past
October 24, 2022
Facing the new normal: Why the US needs strategic clarity on North Korea
Washington’s anemic security plans and policy reviews have only emboldened Pyongyang’s nuclear saber-rattling
October 24, 2022
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
