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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course
Two leaders move to deploy US strategic assets and expand drills at summit but offer little to entice Pyongyang to talks
May 21, 2022
North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
Trade data also shows soap and other surface cleaner imports hit record highs amid short-lived trade reopening
May 20, 2022
What North Korea is telling citizens about how to survive its COVID-19 outbreak
State media has advised everything from painkillers and honey to positive thinking, while comparing virus to common cold
May 20, 2022
