Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years
Kim Jong Un pushed dog meat restaurant while border province built factories during year of acute food shortages
December 21, 2021
Kim Yo Jong almost certainly wasn’t promoted, but she may be soon
While likely due to family ties, her position at key event last week also hinted at her current and future roles
December 20, 2021
North Korea is farther from denuclearization than ever before
DPRK leader's next 10 years in power will see more nuclear advances, ensuring deterrence and diplomatic leverage
December 20, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What should Washington do now about North Korea?
Experts weigh the different options for the US as Kim Jong Un enters his second decade in power
December 18, 2021
Kim Jong Un is brutal, nuclear-armed, and there’s little anyone can do about it
Ten more years of Kim means more missiles and more oppression, all at the expense of the North Korean people
December 17, 2021
How COVID-19 is giving a boost to North Korea’s central bank
Border controls have dampened demand for forex, increasing the won’s value and giving the bank greater leverage
December 17, 2021
Holding to account: UN resolutions on DPRK human rights are not dead letters
While promoting reform is difficult, the UN can pressure North Korea to cooperate by documenting human rights concerns
December 16, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: Where will North Korea be 10 years from now?
Experts vote on a range of potential scenarios, from crisis and ongoing COVID-19 isolation to economic growth and more
December 16, 2021
North Korean insurance data points to small business growth despite pandemic
Data from five insurers suggests they’re weathering the downturn and that the economy has declined less than thought
December 16, 2021
Bump in DPRK coal exports to China continues, outlasting energy crisis: Imagery
Ship activity at key coal hubs suggest trade continues after flurry of Chinese orders in October
December 15, 2021
