Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Russia faces North Korea-level sanctions, but can’t escape them like Pyongyang
Russia’s economy is far larger and more connected to the rest of the world than the DPRK’s
April 26, 2022
How anti-North Korea leafleting reflects conflicting visions of public diplomacy
Both South Korean government and rights groups use public diplomacy on North Korea, but differ radically on how to do so
April 25, 2022
Kim-Moon letters mean division in South Korea, not reconciliation with the North
Kim Jong Un’s warm words do not match his aggressive actions, but will add an air of confusion about his true intentions
April 22, 2022
North Korea demolishing ‘backward’ mining town in phase 2 of major project
Apartment buildings set to replace hundreds of houses as part of 25,000-home construction project in Komdok region
April 22, 2022
North Korean holiday events offer latest view of top echelons of power
Kim Jong Un’s inner circle appears mostly consistent this year, but big questions surround fate of top military official
April 22, 2022
One of North Korea’s largest cargo ships unloads illicit coal in China: Imagery
Apparent delivery comes as North Korea’s primary seaport sees increased activity in recent weeks
April 21, 2022
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
