Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Timeline: From North Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak to summits and missiles galore
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31
June 3, 2022
Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country
Measures targeting DPRK’s weapons programs can serve interests of security institutions, military and firms
May 31, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s megayachts active on east coast during COVID lockdown: Imagery
North Korean leader’s custom vessels appear to move to private repair dock and may have hosted guests in Wonsan
May 31, 2022
All sticks, no carrots: The failure of US deterrence strategy toward North Korea
Washington’s approach has left Pyongyang unconvinced that cooperating would help it avoid a bloody nose
May 30, 2022
Why North Korea launches long-range missiles on medium-range trajectories
Examining puzzling flights paths, use of Sunan launch site and state media silence after latest test of three missiles
May 27, 2022
North Korea and Laos sustain ties despite COVID-19 and other obstacles
Kim Jong Un 'cherishes' relationship and is working to elevate ties further, state media has said
May 27, 2022
The real reasons why South Koreans don’t care about North Korea
Increasing interest in inter-Korean issues requires creative debate and more public participation in DPRK policymaking
May 26, 2022
Why North Korea’s pharmacies are unequipped to confront COVID-19
Private market actors are necessary for the DPRK’s drug distribution system to function, but supplies are highly limited
May 26, 2022
North Korea threats make engaging Quad a risk worth taking for South Korea
Expanded grouping provides opportunity for South Korea to codify security cooperation in Indo-Pacific
May 24, 2022
What a recent funeral in North Korea says about leadership in Pyongyang
Defense minister and army politburo chief conspicuous no-shows at state funeral as DPRK battles ongoing COVID outbreak
May 23, 2022
