Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits
North Korean leader continues to inspect facilities mass-producing weapons that Russia reportedly seeks
What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin
Experts disagree on if Russia needs North Korean arms but say both sides seek to counter US-ROK military cooperation
Simulated cruise missile strike shows off North Korea’s tactical nuke playbook
While unclear if missiles are fully nuclear capable, DPRK has left little doubt it could use smaller nukes in conflict
How NATO’s expansion to Asia risks playing into North Korea’s hand
South Korea stands to gain from cooperation with alliance, but DPRK can use shift to bolster ties with China and Russia
How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy
Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary
Largest North Korea-China bridge may be preparing for grand opening
Satellite imagery shows fresh road work on New Yalu River Bridge, which could facilitate dramatic increase in trade
Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine
An in-depth review of Russia-DPRK solidarity, an official’s delayed downfall, heavy rains and Youth Day dance parties
Behind the scenes of Kim Jong Un’s lavish banquet at elite Pyongyang resort
North Korean leader flaunted Spanish hams and wine coolers with wife and daughter, despite DPRK’s chronic food problems
Why North Korea debuted a new battalion to hunt down South Korean ‘pirates’
Experts say amphibious assault team revealed at military parade raises threat of future attack on ROK border islands
