Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
Ship enters key North Korean port after unusually short quarantine period
Likely DPRK vessel spent just a week outside Nampho, suggesting policy change or special shipment ahead of holiday
April 11, 2022
Coasting by sanctions? A first look inside Kim Jong Un’s luxury Toyota tour bus
New North Korean TV documentary reveals interior shots of Toyota Coaster bus likely customized in China
April 8, 2022
How naval similarities support military ties between North Korea and Myanmar
Evidence suggests Pyongyang has provided Gatling guns for the Naypyidaw junta’s newest flagship
Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV
State media has shown Jo Yong Won exiting newer model white Pajero on several occasions in recent weeks
April 7, 2022
Does war in Ukraine make it more likely that North Korea will invade the South?
Experts say US army and wealth gap between Koreas may give Kim Jong Un pause — but few around him will tell him no
April 6, 2022
Kim Yo Jong’s ultimatum: How North Korea could up the ante in the weeks ahead
Pyongyang’s warning that it’s 'reconsidering' inter-Korean cooperation augurs greater tensions on Korean Peninsula
April 5, 2022
North Korea’s ICBM cover-up isn’t first time country has tried to hide failures
Attempt to market failed long-range missile test as success follows similar efforts for smaller missile in 2016
April 4, 2022
Heavy ice chills North Korean coal exports, but oil imports hold steady: Imagery
Overall traffic at Nampho fuel depots appears to dip in winter as sea navigation becomes more challenging
April 4, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launches to Yoon Suk-yeol’s election win
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 to March 31
April 1, 2022
