Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Lively beach culture of North Korea’s ‘steel city’ revealed in satellite images
Chongjin locals covered coast in makeshift tents as beaches opened for first time in three years, imagery shows
October 5, 2022
Chinese imports appear to fill North Korean quarantine zone after trade restart
Accumulation of goods visible in satellite imagery shows DPRK maintaining strict COVID-19 prevention policies
October 5, 2022
North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle
Missile range is sensitive to payload changes, which may explain why presumed Hwasong-12 flew 800 km farther than before
October 5, 2022
Timeline: From new North Korean nuclear law to three rounds of missile tests
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 - September 30
October 4, 2022
How North Korea’s missile test over Japan could justify a seventh nuclear test
Kim Jong Un may be gauging reactions from Beijing and Moscow before moving forward with first nuke test since 2017
October 4, 2022
North Korea could hold weapons expo this month, imagery suggests
Recent activity outside Pyongyang venue closely matches preparations for last year’s missile exhibition in same spot
October 3, 2022
What to make of North Korea’s missile launching spree around Harris visit
Experts say tests timed to challenge US-ROK deterrence but also align with long-term weapons development goals
September 30, 2022
North Korean crops improve little despite Kim Jong Un’s food fixation
NK Pro analysis shows North Korean crop health has stagnated despite regime’s efforts to alleviate food shortages
September 30, 2022
Annexing Ukraine’s land makes clear Russia won’t cooperate on North Korea
Moscow’s actions undermine institutions seeking to curb the DPRK’s nuclear program and suggest it will flout sanctions
September 30, 2022
North Korea slips down the agenda at UN General Assembly
Leaders scarcely mentioned DPRK this year, betraying little interest in seriously tackling its nuclear program
September 28, 2022
