Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
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
State media review: Pro-DPRK media says tensions may cause ‘unpredictable event’
An in-depth analysis of criticism of the Biden administration, extreme weather, relaxed quarantine rules and more
June 23, 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
State media review: New disease outbreak rubs salt in North Korea’s wounds
An in-depth analysis of drought and epidemics in a rice-producing region, blaming workers for economic issues and more
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
