Analysis
Leading experts analyze recent events and affairs involving North Korea
Timeline: From Lavrov’s Pyongyang trip to North Korean weapons aid for Russia
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
State media review: North Korea blames Israel and US for Gaza hospital bombing
An in-depth analysis of commentary on Middle East, calls to boost fishing yields, a state newspaper anniversary and more
What to make of North Korea’s closure of multiple embassies overseas
Weak economy and sanctions likely driving shakeup, with broad implications for diplomacy, humanitarian aid and more
What North Korea can learn from China’s successful agricultural reforms
DPRK is unlikely to embrace privatization, but China’s experience with co-ops of smaller farmers could serve as a guide
North Korea’s forgotten missile stockpile is old, but far from obsolete
Experts say DPRK has amassed hundreds of archaic missiles that could still play a role in future inter-Korean conflict
State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows
An in-depth analysis of cell phone industry revival, claims of good harvest, criticism of US weapons in Ukraine and more
North Korean trains in alleged Russia arms deal pass through key weapons hub
Satellite images reveal route of trains carrying distinctive cargo to Rason, highlighting factories that may be involved
How North Korean cinema betrays simmering resentment of country’s nouveau riche
2011 film uses story of a factory manager demoted to cobbler to critique rise of grassroots capitalism in country
What Russia could give North Korea in exchange for weapons to use in Ukraine
Moscow has an array of options to pay back the DPRK, from tourism and food aid to assistance that breaches UN sanctions
Primaries in Pyongyang? Decoding North Korea’s electoral reforms
New law does little to make elections free, but allowing two candidates marks small step toward greater citizen input
