Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea
DPRK trade trends point to greater medical need or shifting policies, suggesting Pyongyang would be open to aid
Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks
Kim Jong Un knows US will want to avoid another global crisis and could use tensions as a bargaining tool
Status update: Tracing the ups and downs of North Korea’s social media forays
DPRK has killed its presence on X, YouTube and more, but its past activities may provide clues on what’s to come
The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.
Recent rhetoric about ‘interim’ denuclearization steps may aim to ease tensions but doesn’t signal a US policy change
Shoddy construction raises questions about Kim Jong Un’s new ‘rural revolution’
Five-year-old apartments already deteriorating in town where North Korea launched new project, state media reveals
New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea
‘Birth of Korea’ offers revisionist take of Rhee Syngman, winning conservative fans but misconstruing history
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues
