May 01, 2024

Analysis

Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea

A bridge too far: the state of DPRK-PRC border trading
NK PRO

A bridge too far: the state of DPRK-PRC border trading

Critical to DPRK-China trade, numerous bridge projects are in the works

A bridge too far: the state of DPRK-PRC border trading
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy September 14, 2016
DPRK lies and videotape: North Korea’s “investigative” journalism

DPRK lies and videotape: North Korea’s “investigative” journalism

Cloaked in the language of objectivity, state media hits back at international condemnation

DPRK lies and videotape: North Korea’s “investigative” journalism
Sandra Fahy
Sandra Fahy September 14, 2016
The DPRK economy and its laws #5: Perestroika without Glasnost
NK PRO

The DPRK economy and its laws #5: Perestroika without Glasnost

Examining Kim Jong Il's 2002 market reforms - and their impact on North Korea today

The DPRK economy and its laws #5: Perestroika without Glasnost
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 13, 2016
Tracking the damage: assessing North Korea’s flooding situation
NK PRO

Tracking the damage: assessing North Korea’s flooding situation

Satellite analysis reveals significant damage to infrastructure

Tracking the damage: assessing North Korea’s flooding situation
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy September 9, 2016
Aid in North Korea and the four humanitarian principles

Aid in North Korea and the four humanitarian principles

Examining how aid works in the DPRK is essential to balancing its pros and cons

Aid in North Korea and the four humanitarian principles
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings September 8, 2016
Multiple new buildings under construction near Kim Il Sung Square
NK PRO

Multiple new buildings under construction near Kim Il Sung Square

Experts say some flats will be doled out to elites, others sold

Multiple new buildings under construction near Kim Il Sung Square
JH Ahn
JH Ahn September 7, 2016
The DPRK economy and its laws #4: Navigating the SEZs
NK PRO

The DPRK economy and its laws #4: Navigating the SEZs

Just how "special" are the Special Economic Zones?

The DPRK economy and its laws #4: Navigating the SEZs
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 7, 2016
The Tehran connection: North Korea’s latest missile test
NK PRO

The Tehran connection: North Korea’s latest missile test

Recent launches suggest exchange of missile expertise between Iran and North Korea

The Tehran connection: North Korea’s latest missile test
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar September 6, 2016
What did we learn from North Korea’s latest KN-11 test?
NK PRO

What did we learn from North Korea’s latest KN-11 test?

North Korean state-media footage shows new two stage system

What did we learn from North Korea’s latest KN-11 test?
Dave Schmerler September 5, 2016
North Korean coal exports up, iron ore quadruples since February
NK PRO

North Korean coal exports up, iron ore quadruples since February

Resolution 2270's livelihood exception under strain as exports continue to move across the border

North Korean coal exports up, iron ore quadruples since February
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 1, 2016