Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
New activity at North Korean COVID quarantine zone may signal goods on the move
Imported goods from China might be leaving border disinfection area 3 months after arriving
April 20, 2022
EXPLAINER: How US-ROK military drills have evolved in response to North Korea
The allies have altered the scope, aims and methods of joint exercises to support both deterrence and diplomacy
April 19, 2022
How Yoon Suk-yeol could pursue cooperation with China on North Korea
Next South Korean president’s embrace of US risks angering China, but Seoul still has interests that align with Beijing
April 19, 2022
New imagery shows scope of damage at South Korean resorts in North Korea
DPRK appears to have mostly torn down floating hotel, but cause of wildfire at Ananti golf course still unclear
April 18, 2022
North Korea’s latest missile launch a step toward tactical nuclear weapons
Test launch may mark onset of dangerous new chapter in DPRK weapons development and foreshadow another nuclear test
April 18, 2022
Kim Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle
Woman recently seen hovering around North Korean leader with large handbag, though identity and role remain unknown
April 16, 2022
Japan faces hurdles in acquiring counterstrike options against DPRK attacks
New capability might allow Tokyo to play a bigger role in alliance with US, but efficacy beyond that is less certain
April 14, 2022
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s imminent military parade
Displays of long-range, hypersonic and submarine-launched missiles all in the cards for April 15 holiday celebration
April 13, 2022
Yoon’s plan to ditch strategic ambiguity will test US-ROK alliance, DPRK policy
Seoul's economic ties with China and North Korea tensions will complicate efforts to align with Indo-Pacific Strategy
April 13, 2022
Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor
While the DPRK compares favorably with wealthier countries on some metrics, political decisions still hobble the economy
April 11, 2022
