Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
Navigating Tumen River would strengthen Beijing’s hand, so DPRK will seek max benefits for giving China what it wants
August 21, 2024
Travel insiders express doubts about North Korea tourism reopening in December
Skeptics cite logistical challenges of winter travel to remote Samjiyon, suggest neighbors likely to go first
August 21, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s reported use of ‘South Korean’ words is exaggerated, experts say
North Korea has cracked down on ROK expressions, but the terms leader used in recent speech are just rare, not forbidden
August 20, 2024
Dark forces, fake news: How partisan attacks undermine Yoon’s unification policy
Experts say president is using new doctrine as cudgel against opponents, dooming any chance of garnering broader support
August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project
Analysis shows construction began in April and that North Korean leader likely only inspected flooding at the site
August 16, 2024
Yoonification: ROK president makes no room for Kim Jong Un in a unified Korea
Yoon’s call for unification under democracy makes North Korean regime change unspoken goal, aiming to divide its society
August 15, 2024
Signs of strain in North Korea-China ties present an opportunity for the US
Pyongyang looks to Russia to reduce reliance on Beijing, but it knows only Washington can counterbalance Chinese power
August 14, 2024
North Korea secretly building missile launchers at obscure factory near capital
Investigation finds production of weapons targeting South since last year, ahead of recent mass deployment to frontlines
August 13, 2024
How North Korea’s tactical missile deployment aggravates risks of nuclear use
Hwasong-11D launchers may support posture of responding to even minor conflict with mass salvos to overwhelm ROK defense
August 12, 2024
Against the grain: How North Korean weapons sales could squash food markets
DPRK appears to be importing more grain and paying farmers more, undercutting markets with funds from sales to Russia
August 9, 2024
