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How North Korea compels citizens to spy on each other with new surveillance law
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ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
Russia appears to mistakenly destroy North Korean anti-aircraft weapon in Kursk
New footage appears to show Pyoljji-3 system, suggesting DPRK is using Ukraine war to conduct battlefield testing
North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
An in-depth analysis of positive music reviews, factory openings and no birthday celebrations for Kim Jong Un
Forecast 2025: Why Kim Jong Un’s market crackdowns will spark social unrest
In second of two-part series, NK Pro predicts economic crisis, AI in state media, a U-turn on foreign tourists and more
Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold
In first of two-part series, NK Pro lays out what to expect from North Korea in year ahead, and potential black swans
North Korea pushes to perfect hypersonic tech with first missile launch of 2025
Test of composite materials and guidance systems offers new insights into Kim Jong Un’s ambitions for advanced weapons
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
An in-depth analysis of North Korea’s New Year’s celebrations, group photos, a letter to Putin and more
What Kim Jong Un’s candid admission of failure says about his economic approach
North Korean leader has embraced self-reflection as a strategy for winning trust, while doubling down on central control
Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year
North Korean leader named close confidants for economic roles, while absences hinted at policy changes for Trump return
12K troops, 42 flights, 1 alliance: Thriving North Korea-Russia ties in numbers
Data and maps show how Moscow dominated DPRK agenda in 2024, from arms for Ukraine war and delegations to missile tests
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s plenum call for ‘most hardline’ posture toward US
North Korea avoided clear policy statements at year-end meeting, betraying wariness ahead of Trump return
North Korea building new warship likely to be country’s largest, photos show
Analysis of state media suggests presumed destroyer under construction in Nampho will feature missile launcher system
Suspected North Korean drone base and factory face construction slowdown
Slow progress points to lack of urgency or shortages, even as DPRK pushes development of large UAVs and suicide drones
Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025
An in-depth analysis of a letter on ‘countering threats,’ Christmas propaganda and Constitution Day
Lessons from chaos: What Kim Jong Un sees in an era of global turmoil
Assassinations, military failures and fractured alliances have reinforced the value of self-reliance for North Korea
In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before
Troop dispatch to Ukraine war revealed North Korea’s new confidence in projecting power, emboldened by Russia ties
Military dominates Kim Jong Un’s attention in his busiest year in nearly decade
North Korean leader made nearly 100 appearances in 2024 amid growing Russia ties, while reducing daughter’s activities
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Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
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How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties
Evidence left by regime may answer questions about DPRK support for Syria’s development of weapons of mass destruction
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
Russia appears to mistakenly destroy North Korean anti-aircraft weapon in Kursk
New footage appears to show Pyoljji-3 system, suggesting DPRK is using Ukraine war to conduct battlefield testing
North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
An in-depth analysis of positive music reviews, factory openings and no birthday celebrations for Kim Jong Un
Forecast 2025: Why Kim Jong Un’s market crackdowns will spark social unrest
In second of two-part series, NK Pro predicts economic crisis, AI in state media, a U-turn on foreign tourists and more
Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold
In first of two-part series, NK Pro lays out what to expect from North Korea in year ahead, and potential black swans
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- 03Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold
- 04North Korea pushes to perfect hypersonic tech with first missile launch of 2025
- 05What Kim Jong Un’s candid admission of failure says about his economic approach
- 06Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year
- 0712K troops, 42 flights, 1 alliance: Thriving North Korea-Russia ties in numbers
- 08What to make of Kim Jong Un’s plenum call for ‘most hardline’ posture toward US
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