Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How North Korea’s rock-bottom credit rating hampers major development plans
North Korea must take reforms more seriously to capitalize on high financial literacy in the country, experts say
February 22, 2022
The steep hurdles to inter-Korean relations for South Korea’s next president
He or she will face gauntlet of sanctions, anti-COVID policies and US-China competition if they want to engage Pyongyang
February 21, 2022
The unique ways that capital is allocated in North Korea
The DPRK relies on Soviet-style state-directed development, with regular households expected to make up the rest
February 18, 2022
When North Korea and China hosted an Olympics for prisoners of war
The bizarre episode during the Korean War was an attempt to brainwash captured soldiers into believing in communism
February 18, 2022
North Korea completes erasure of Kim Jong Un’s ‘supreme commander’ symbol
Removal of special red flag from guard post, calendars normalizes Kim’s military leadership under state flag
February 17, 2022
Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang
North Korea may have refrained from new missile reveals or launches due to Winter Olympics and resource constraints
February 17, 2022
Why Nikon was North Korea’s favorite camera in 2021
State media metadata reveals the serious hardware that DPRK photographers use to create regime propaganda
February 17, 2022
What’s in it for the working man? Why North Koreans show up for low-wage jobs
State-assigned jobs rarely pay a livable salary, but there are other benefits for reporting to one’s workplace
February 16, 2022
Seemingly boring budget meeting offers clues about developments in North Korea
Market fees could become important revenue source amid trade restart, while empty chair hints at leadership changes
February 16, 2022
Agents in China and Russia help advance North Korean missile development: Report
UN Panel of Experts report documents efforts of DPRK nationals to procure Kevlar, steel and other materials for WMDs
February 16, 2022
