Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
Hwasong-12 test signals troubling new phase in North Korea’s missile programs
The DPRK continues to reinforce nuclear delivery capabilities and normalize tests with record seventh launch this month
January 31, 2022
Why North Korean media blurred the faces of staff at a weapons factory
Obscuring faces appears to be a first in state media, following uptick in pixelation in recent years
January 28, 2022
North Korea’s new missiles create headaches for US defense systems
Cruise and tactical missiles that Pyongyang tested this week are difficult to track and provide little useful warning
January 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat sees unusual leisure boat activity: Imagery
Kim also built new mansions at the complex last year, in sign that he maintains life of luxury amid shortages
January 27, 2022
The Soviet officer who saved countless lives in the early days of North Korea
In the chaos after World War II, Georgiy Fyodorov took decisive action to stop mistreatment of Japanese and Koreans
January 27, 2022
North Korea on the silver screen: How South Korean films portray the DPRK
Depictions of the rival state have evolved over the decades along with changes in the ROK’s politics and film industry
January 26, 2022
Why North Koreans make the rational choice to accept state repression
The DPRK’s crackdown on foreign media can make ignorance the best option, but it also comes at high cost to the regime
January 25, 2022
Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex
High-res satellite images show trains unloading goods from China, revealing details about strict COVID-19 import scheme
January 24, 2022
