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What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
Analysis

What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea

Three parties’ standoff over DPRK sanctions at UN shows the need for a less punitive and multilateral approach

What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal June 10, 2022
For Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s COVID crisis is also a propaganda opportunity
Analysis

For Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s COVID crisis is also a propaganda opportunity

Experts say state media has savvily manipulated stats to show the regime is leading country to overcome outbreak

For Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s COVID crisis is also a propaganda opportunity
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 8, 2022
What a ‘swift and forceful’ US response to a North Korean nuke test could be
Analysis

What a ‘swift and forceful’ US response to a North Korean nuke test could be

Washington could consider everything from boosting missile defenses to information campaigns

What a ‘swift and forceful’ US response to a North Korean nuke test could be
James FretwellJames Fretwell June 8, 2022
From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum
Analysis

From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum

Virus response and economy likely top priorities at major meeting, though Kim Jong Un may comment on foreign relations

From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 7, 2022
North Korea’s 8-missile salvo likely a test of command and control systems
Analysis

North Korea’s 8-missile salvo likely a test of command and control systems

Pyongyang appears to be making progress in operational training to validate mass production standards for missiles

North Korea’s 8-missile salvo likely a test of command and control systems
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda June 7, 2022
Factor markets: Who really owns the land, labor and capital in North Korea?
Analysis

Factor markets: Who really owns the land, labor and capital in North Korea?

Actual control and right to buy and sell are increasingly determined by access to funds, not by state fiat

Factor markets: Who really owns the land, labor and capital in North Korea?
Peter WardPeter Ward June 6, 2022
North Korea adds skyscraper, simplifies designs for major new housing project
Analysis

North Korea adds skyscraper, simplifies designs for major new housing project

State media says framework construction ‘nearing completion’ at 10,000-home project in Pyongyang’s Hwasong area

North Korea adds skyscraper, simplifies designs for major new housing project
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 6, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak to summits and missiles galore
Analysis

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

Timeline: From North Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak to summits and missiles galore
NK ProNK Pro June 3, 2022
Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country
Analysis

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

Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country
Peter WardPeter Ward May 31, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s megayachts active on east coast during COVID lockdown: Imagery
Analysis

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

Kim Jong Un’s megayachts active on east coast during COVID lockdown: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 31, 2022
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