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Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash
NK PRO

Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash

In first of two-part series, NK Pro forecasts the biggest North Korea developments in the year ahead

Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash
NK Pro
NK Pro January 10, 2024
Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

North Korean leader says factories must help prepare for war against 'main enemy' South Korea but vows no first attack

Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 10, 2024
How evolving state media coverage of Kim Jong Un’s daughter sets her up to rule
NK PRO

How evolving state media coverage of Kim Jong Un’s daughter sets her up to rule

North Korean propaganda appears aimed at linking girl to space program, changing approach based on satellite launches

How evolving state media coverage of Kim Jong Un’s daughter sets her up to rule
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser January 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Letter appears to be first of kind sent to Japan, in what expert calls effort to portray North Korea as ‘normal country’

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2024
Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year

Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year

Kim, who was accompanied by his daughter, previously called poultry industry backward and in dire need of upgrades

Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 8, 2024
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea ‘deceived’ South with fake artillery drills

Kim Yo Jong says North Korea ‘deceived’ South with fake artillery drills

Seoul dismisses claim about firing on Saturday as ‘psychological warfare,’ says Pyongyang conducted more drills Sunday

Kim Yo Jong says North Korea ‘deceived’ South with fake artillery drills
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 7, 2024
A statistical mirage? Scrutinizing North Korea’s claims of economic resurgence
NK PRO

A statistical mirage? Scrutinizing North Korea’s claims of economic resurgence

While likely inaccurate, figures showing 12% annual growth may reflect country’s trajectory as it recovers from pandemic

A statistical mirage? Scrutinizing North Korea’s claims of economic resurgence
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 5, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear missile launch vehicle factory

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear missile launch vehicle factory

Factory produces long and short-range missile launchers, including those US says Russia recently used against Ukraine

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear missile launch vehicle factory
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 5, 2024
State media review: North Korea warns of ‘highest risk of confrontation’ in 2024
NK PRO

State media review: North Korea warns of ‘highest risk of confrontation’ in 2024

An in-depth analysis of commentary on ROK, Kim Jong Un’s first activity in new year, Xi Jinping’s letter and more

State media review: North Korea warns of ‘highest risk of confrontation’ in 2024
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency

Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency

Statement marks first time NIS has identified child as future leader, after previously expressing skepticism

Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 4, 2024
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