Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good
Repeated missile launches from Pyongyang airfield this year suggest Washington could target it for future designations
June 29, 2022
Why North Korea’s killing of ROK official has again erupted into scandal
Desire for justice or political revenge driving renewed debate over Moon Jae-in’s response to 2020 incident, experts say
June 29, 2022
North Korean studio secretly animated US-backed Russian film
Expert says companies risk sanctions violations after US designated April 26 Animation Studio last year
June 27, 2022
Japan dangerously out of step on North Korea as it flirts with rearmament
Tokyo has aligned closer to US rather than embrace multilateralism, a move likely to worsen its security situation
June 24, 2022
North Korea’s largest-ever banknote signals changes underfoot in monetary system
50,000-won denomination appears to be result of state efforts to push enterprises away from using foreign currency
June 22, 2022
North Korea careens from floods to drought, straining an already fragile system
Climate change is intensifying environmental shocks in the DPRK and placing millions at risk of going hungry
June 21, 2022
Beyond missiles: Why governments aren’t waging info warfare against North Korea
Getting uncensored information into DPRK could drive change, though experts caution not everything possible is advisable
June 20, 2022
Even after COVID leapfrogged border controls, no signs North Korea will open up
Ongoing travel restrictions have biggest impact on DPRK citizens stuck overseas, travel industry insiders say
June 17, 2022
North Korea’s sweeping leadership reshuffle could signal policy changes to come
30 officials receive new posts in what may be effort to crack down on corruption, control military and more
June 16, 2022
Row over North Korea’s rocket launch raises need for clear reporting rules
Even artillery rockets can qualify as missiles, but South Korea has not specified range threshold for publicizing tests
June 16, 2022
