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Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
What North Korea will and will not do to fight the COVID-19 outbreak
Pyongyang will not yield control over people in exchange for fewer cases, but will probably accept specific aid packages
May 18, 2022
State media review: Pandemic and drought conspire in North Korea
An in-depth analysis of water shortages, the COVID-19 outbreak, criticism of the new South Korean president and more
May 16, 2022
New leader means new uncertainties and nuclear dangers on Korean Peninsula
Recent weapons tests by South and North Korea largely reflect apprehension about Washington's Korea policies
May 16, 2022
East Asia is changing. So should the way Washington, Seoul and Tokyo cooperate.
The US should offer security and economic guarantees that empower allies to commit to its vision of the region
May 13, 2022
Pyongyang’s COVID negligence could spell disaster for its most vulnerable
North Korea’s malnourished, unvaccinated population makes it extremely vulnerable to the virus, experts say
May 13, 2022
North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers
Expert says authorities in Pyongyang taking advantage of pandemic to further justify isolation and crackdowns on society
May 12, 2022
Why the risks of an Omicron outbreak in North Korea are getting worse
Spikes in neighboring countries, economic impact on China and a stagnant containment strategy add to old problems
May 11, 2022
Russia can no longer have its cake and eat it too on the Korean Peninsula
After Ukraine, North Korea will cleave strongly to Moscow as new ROK President Yoon embraces US-led liberal order
May 11, 2022
Why is North Korea keeping silent on its latest missile tests?
Experts suggest a range of explanations, including hesitance in Pyongyang to disclose details of its weapons programs
May 11, 2022
Why biological weapons risks complicate provision of COVID aid to North Korea
The pandemic has accentuated a dilemma over how to balance humanitarian and military priorities
May 9, 2022
