Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How North Korea’s revival of communism goes hand in hand with ultranationalism
Uptick in communist rhetoric during pandemic highlights peculiar ideological mix regime uses to stay in power
June 15, 2022
North Korea stands to lose more than it could gain by testing a nuclear weapon
A seventh test risks spoiling ties with benefactor China, but it’s unclear if that’s enough to deter the regime
June 15, 2022
Major construction springs up in shadow of infamous Pyongyang hotel: Imagery
Lack of fanfare in North Korean state media suggests ‘bottom-up’ investment is behind ambitious project, expert says
June 14, 2022
How COVID-19 and drought shaped North Korea’s priorities at latest party plenum
Leadership signaled focus on agriculture and construction as it deals with effects of long-term trade shutdown
June 13, 2022
What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
Three parties’ standoff over DPRK sanctions at UN shows the need for a less punitive and multilateral approach
June 10, 2022
For Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s COVID crisis is also a propaganda opportunity
Experts say state media has savvily manipulated stats to show the regime is leading country to overcome outbreak
June 8, 2022
What a ‘swift and forceful’ US response to a North Korean nuke test could be
Washington could consider everything from boosting missile defenses to information campaigns
June 8, 2022
From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum
Virus response and economy likely top priorities at major meeting, though Kim Jong Un may comment on foreign relations
June 7, 2022
North Korea’s 8-missile salvo likely a test of command and control systems
Pyongyang appears to be making progress in operational training to validate mass production standards for missiles
June 7, 2022
Factor markets: Who really owns the land, labor and capital in North Korea?
Actual control and right to buy and sell are increasingly determined by access to funds, not by state fiat
June 6, 2022
