Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
China’s economic slowdown bodes ill for North Korea and denuclearization efforts
Reduced consumer demand and increased risk aversion likely to impact DPRK sectors ranging from coal exports to tourism
October 12, 2022
Why North Korea forged enduring friendship with Syria, but not neighboring Iraq
Geopolitical realities more than simple loyalty have driven Pyongyang’s ties with the ideologically similar regimes
October 11, 2022
North Korea lifts the curtain on array of ‘tactical’ nuclear missile systems
‘New’ midrange missile and range of other weapons shown in state media underscore DPRK’s tremendous nuclear ambitions
October 10, 2022
North Korea and Russia’s hot-and-cold relationship rapidly heats up
Reported arms deal between the two less about solidarity and more about Kim Jong Un’s needs for hard cash
October 7, 2022
