Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Why North Korea’s burgeoning military alliance with Russia is built to last
Though some see a dalliance around Ukraine war, structural changes in both countries suggest they’re in it for long run
What to make of ‘milestone’ US-ROK nuke guidelines on deterring North Korea
While some see promise in integrating nuclear and conventional forces, others raise concern Seoul is fixated on WMDs
Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea
Mobile speakers can reportedly broadcast over 20 miles, but experts say terrain and weather can muddle the message
North Korea sprucing up giant deserted beach resort to finally welcome guests
Satellite imagery shows road paving at Wonsan-Kalma resort and new work on arena, 4 years after original deadline
Sonic war: How propaganda loudspeakers have amplified inter-Korean strife
North and South Korea once traded artillery fire over loudspeakers, but they have also found ways to deescalate in past
How North Korea will retaliate against the restart of ROK loudspeaker broadcasts
DPRK threatened ‘new counteractions,’ and NK Pro analysis suggest this could range from drones to artillery fire
Up in smoke: Satellite imagery captures North Korea’s war against wildfires
NK Pro analysis shows dozens of fires raged this spring, and expert say DPRK isn’t ready for bigger blazes to come
Why North Korea could embrace talks with US to stop the South from going nuclear
Pyongyang doesn’t want another nuke power across the border, and may even prefer a continued US presence on peninsula
North Korea expanding and rebuilding prison camps around country, imagery shows
Construction at kyohwaso facilities known for forced labor comes as Kim Jong Un cracks down on foreign media consumption
North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
