Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
The price is right: How North Korea has sought to rein in market forces
Recent DPRK research points to tighter regulations, likely to prevent price wars and manage competition between firms
February 8, 2022
North Korea fired cruise missiles from luxury hotel last month: Analysis
Kim Jong Un also rode horse on private beach next to hotel for new propaganda film, NK Pro has found
February 7, 2022
North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one
2022 focus on agriculture reflects both growing food insecurity and Maoist-inspired efforts to improve countryside life
February 4, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31
February 3, 2022
How a key UN vacancy could undermine investigations into DPRK sanctions-busting
Lack of American on UN Panel of Experts could give China and Russia freer hand to shape upcoming report, experts say
February 3, 2022
How North Korea acts as a lighting rod for growing Russia-US tensions
Washington and Moscow both say they want a nuclear-free DPRK but disagree on how to achieve it
February 3, 2022
In the world of video games, North Korea is almost always the baddie
Depictions of the DPRK in games have evolved over the years, but few seriously deal with geopolitical issues
February 2, 2022
North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics
Experts say Kim Jong Un looks to take advantage of distracted US, but that Beijing has nearly had enough
February 1, 2022
Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic
Bilateral ties are strongest in diplomacy and trade, with the DPRK counting on Russian support in its dealings with US
February 1, 2022
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January
January 31, 2022
