Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30, 2024
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
Why some countries welcome North Korean laborers despite the sanctions risks
States evaluate benefits of hosting DPRK workers differently depending on need for labor, costs of punishment and more
China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties
Indicators show DPRK and China have quietly advanced ties amid uproar over Russia arms trade since start of Ukraine war
What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas
While the earning potential is lucrative for the regime, there are also many risks that come with exporting laborers
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe
Breaking the deadlock: When China took the lead in talks with North Korea
Beijing proved its ability to negotiate with US, DPRK and ROK in past, and it may be last hope to revive diplomacy now
Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack
Like Tehran, the DPRK has a diverse arsenal of drones and missiles, raising questions about whether ROK is prepared
After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions
Replacing the UN Panel of Experts will require consensus on the strategic purpose of the DPRK sanctions regime
Despite opposition win, ROK election just reinforced North Korea status quo
Democratic Party appears unlikely to focus on challenging Yoon’s hardline policy on DPRK as Pyongyang shuns diplomacy
