May 04, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?
NK PRO

Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?

In prohibiting DPRK citizens, the U.S. may be gathering leverage for future talks

Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 27, 2017
A brief history of “declarations of war” against North Korea

A brief history of “declarations of war” against North Korea

State media frequently accuses the DPRK's enemies of casus belli

A brief history of “declarations of war” against North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 25, 2017
The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
NK PRO

The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work

The new EO gives authorities an unprecedented set of tools

The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 25, 2017
Upping the ante: the Hwasong-12 goes flying over Hokkaido
NK PRO

Upping the ante: the Hwasong-12 goes flying over Hokkaido

The September 15 flight was a watershed event

Upping the ante: the Hwasong-12 goes flying over Hokkaido
Uzi Rubin
Uzi Rubin September 22, 2017
What Donald Trump’s UN speech means for U.S. policy
NK PRO

What Donald Trump’s UN speech means for U.S. policy

Washington appears to be warning the international community that limited military options are being considered

What Donald Trump’s UN speech means for U.S. policy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 20, 2017
What did South Korean media make of Donald Trump’s UN speech?

What did South Korean media make of Donald Trump’s UN speech?

Right-leaning media gave Trump extensive coverage, while the left opted for a domestic focus

What did South Korean media make of Donald Trump’s UN speech?
Rose Kwak September 20, 2017
Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
NK PRO

Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here

Washington is likely to move forward under its own steam when it comes to further responses against the North

Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 18, 2017
What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures
NK PRO

What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures

Differing perspectives on what constitutes a permissible JV will likely sandbag deliberations

What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 18, 2017
The Hwasong-12: what the tests have achieved so far
NK PRO

The Hwasong-12: what the tests have achieved so far

The missile is moving from an artificial testing environment to an operational one

The Hwasong-12: what the tests have achieved so far
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy September 18, 2017
Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
NK PRO

Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?

New measures will have a rippling effect, but implementation remains a challenge

Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger September 13, 2017