Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why North Korea’s shadow economy is not a solution to reform
Informal economic activity provides key products but has limited growth potential, while even reform is not a cure-all
October 28, 2022
China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six
Beijing may still oppose DPRK nuclear weapons, but intensifying competition with US has altered its strategic calculus
October 27, 2022
North Korea rushes construction at top military school ahead of Friday jubilee
Kim Jong Un may celebrate alma mater’s 70th anniversary with big events as he did a decade ago
October 27, 2022
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
