- Russian provincial official says North Korean workers needed amid labor shortage
- US, ROK agree to take ‘strong measures’ in response to North Korea’s ICBM test
- North Korea warns of ‘extermination’ if South Korean army attacks Pyongyang
- US committee recommends sanctioning China over forced return of DPRK refugees
Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course
Two leaders move to deploy US strategic assets and expand drills at summit but offer little to entice Pyongyang to talks
May 21, 2022
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
Major outage disrupts North Korean websites and email delivery
Several DPRK domains mostly unresponsive in first prolonged disruption to North Korean web services since February
North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
Trade data also shows soap and other surface cleaner imports hit record highs amid short-lived trade reopening
State media review: North Korea’s propaganda war against COVID-19
An in-depth look at wall-to-wall coverage of the country’s first outbreak in television and print media
Four major trends revealed by North Korea’s COVID-19 case numbers
Data suggests virus may have entered from China, spreading from border regions via trade networks and other movements
Streets empty but construction, farming active in COVID-hit North Korea: Imagery
Satellite images of Pyongyang and other cities show signs of lockdown but also ongoing economic activity
What North Korea will and will not do to fight the COVID-19 outbreak
Pyongyang will not yield control over people in exchange for fewer cases, but will probably accept specific aid packages
State media review: Pandemic and drought conspire in North Korea
An in-depth analysis of water shortages, the COVID-19 outbreak, criticism of the new South Korean president and more
New leader means new uncertainties and nuclear dangers on Korean Peninsula
Recent weapons tests by South and North Korea largely reflect apprehension about Washington's Korea policies
East Asia is changing. So should the way Washington, Seoul and Tokyo cooperate.
The US should offer security and economic guarantees that empower allies to commit to its vision of the region
Pyongyang’s COVID negligence could spell disaster for its most vulnerable
North Korea’s malnourished, unvaccinated population makes it extremely vulnerable to the virus, experts say
North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers
Expert says authorities in Pyongyang taking advantage of pandemic to further justify isolation and crackdowns on society
North Korean defectors targeted in spear-phishing attack: Cyber firm
Hackers concealed malicious script inside a word processing file specifically targeting defectors in South Korea
Why the risks of an Omicron outbreak in North Korea are getting worse
Spikes in neighboring countries, economic impact on China and a stagnant containment strategy add to old problems
Why biological weapons risks complicate provision of COVID aid to North Korea
The pandemic has accentuated a dilemma over how to balance humanitarian and military priorities
US designates virtual currency mixer for North Korea sanctions evasion
Blender.io used to launder $20 million from March 2021 Axle Infinity heist, State Department says
State media review: North Korea raises alarm about harmful drought
An in-depth analysis of efforts to combat agricultural damage, DPRK ties with Southeast Asia and Labor Day celebrations
Chinese ship makes first known voyage to DPRK, flaunting maritime conventions
Voyage marks rare appearance of a foreign-flagged ship outside a North Korean port since start of COVID-19 pandemic
Timeline: From Kim’s ominous nuclear warnings to North Korea’s new missiles
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 - April 30
North Korea in April 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022
State media review: North Korea extends celebrations for recent military parade
An in-depth analysis of military parade festivities, Pyongyang fashion tips, and a potentially harmful sandstorm
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
Major outage disrupts North Korean websites and email delivery
Several DPRK domains mostly unresponsive in first prolonged disruption to North Korean web services since February
North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
Trade data also shows soap and other surface cleaner imports hit record highs amid short-lived trade reopening
State media review: North Korea’s propaganda war against COVID-19
An in-depth look at wall-to-wall coverage of the country’s first outbreak in television and print media
Four major trends revealed by North Korea’s COVID-19 case numbers
Data suggests virus may have entered from China, spreading from border regions via trade networks and other movements
LATEST ANALYSIS
- 01Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course
- 02North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
- 03State media review: North Korea’s propaganda war against COVID-19
- 04Four major trends revealed by North Korea’s COVID-19 case numbers
- 05Streets empty but construction, farming active in COVID-hit North Korea: Imagery
- 06What North Korea will and will not do to fight the COVID-19 outbreak
- 07State media review: Pandemic and drought conspire in North Korea
- 08New leader means new uncertainties and nuclear dangers on Korean Peninsula
- 09East Asia is changing. So should the way Washington, Seoul and Tokyo cooperate.
- 10Pyongyang’s COVID negligence could spell disaster for its most vulnerable
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