Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Hype over Kim Jong Un naming his daughter as heir runs ahead of the facts
Headlines claiming North Korean leader has designated a successor are, for now, much ado about nothing
Why the US blocked humanitarian aid to North Korea, then reversed course
Approval of sanctions exemptions reportedly came after Seoul appealed to US, though potential impact remains uncertain
The art of the purge: How North Korea keeps its elites in line
From demotions to erasure, the methods Kim Jong Un uses at the Party Congress will shed light on his regime’s trajectory
North Korean insurance data suggests private car boom was years in the making
DPRK insurers report sharp increase in auto insurance premiums in 2024, as largest state firm solidifies dominance
Why Seoul’s push for greater control over the DMZ is unlikely to succeed
Experts warn that ROK bill to increase civilian access risks a rift with UN Command and could benefit North Korea
What to expect if Seoul revives the moribund military pact with North Korea
Pyongyang supported buffer zones but has signaled disinterest in agreements that can be easily reversed
Meetings, parade training point to North Korean Party Congress by mid-February
NK Pro analysis finds provincial conferences typically end around a week before the main event under Kim Jong Un
Textiles and wigs reign supreme in North Korea-China trade in 2025
Allies exchanged over $18 million in sanctioned goods, while DPRK’s rice imports hit multi-year high in December
How Takaichi’s military push is reshaping Japan’s posture toward North Korea
Record defense spending aligns with Trump’s priorities, while growing nuclear talk has alarmed Pyongyang and Beijing
Why stopping drones from entering North Korea will be easier said than done
Experts say South Korean military assets are oriented toward threats from the north, exposing limits to surveillance
