Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
How North Korea’s New Year messages use history and hardships to prop up regime
Kim Jong Un’s speeches refer to past triumphs to inspire people to persevere, but face growing skepticism from young
State media review: North Korea revs up steel production amid construction push
An in-depth analysis of upgrades to biggest steel mill, parliament plans, ‘drunken goblin’ Yoon Suk-yeol and more
3 parades, 44 missiles, 64 flights: Numbers tell the story of North Korea’s 2023
Data sheds light on the year’s biggest developments, from leader appearances and wig trade to delegation visits and more
Decoding North Korea: What 1,238 headlines reveal about the cult of Kim Jong Un
Analysis of Rodong Sinmun exposes effort to distance leader from economic problems, but credit him for political success
How North Korea’s diplomats navigate privilege and peril abroad
Staff at overseas missions enjoy more freedom than compatriots back home but must turn to illicit activities to survive
North Korean food prices show the country has not one economy, but three
Political controls inhibit integration across markets, with privileged Pyongyang more isolated from other cities
Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets
Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?
Most experts predict continued isolation and decline, while minority say Russia and China will prop up DPRK economy
An invisible arsenal: Tackling the clandestine threat of North Korean bioweapons
Experts say DPRK could use anthrax, ricin and other bio-agents in conflict, raising need for Seoul to prepare
Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?
Survey finds most experts expect partial reopening for only allies or embassies, as hardliners push to maintain control
