Arms buildup between two Koreas heightens risk of conventional and nuclear war
In-depth review of military capabilities on the peninsula underscores obstacles to peace and catastrophic costs of war
October 25, 2021
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
Singapore sugar trader admits to forging documents to hide North Korea ties
Court fines man $156,000 for falsifying invoices after legally sending sugar, other goods to DPRK-linked entities
How Switzerland could help China re-engage North Korea and the world
China promotes itself as a blueprint for North Korea, but the Swiss model may be more attractive for Kim Jong Un
Cigarettes over medicine? Tobacco imports to North Korea lead trade with China
Imports of tobacco products far outstrip medicine, even as DPRK's population remains unvaccinated
US Treasury’s sanctions review: What it means for North Korea policy
New report suggests US modernize sanctions regime and better avoid unintended impacts, but observers expect few changes
North Korea pulls back the curtain on current and future weapon technologies
Weapons expo a reminder of how much DPRK has accomplished, and shows what kind of missiles it will test in the future
What ‘economic development’ means to Kim Jong Un
The North Korean leader's ideas for the economy are much narrower and less transformative than is typically portrayed
As China burns through coal, North Korea steps in to fill the gap
Influx of illicit North Korean coal fuels concerns that shipments will continue even after Chinese energy crisis ends
After years in hiding, a North Korean ship shows its true colors
Records reveal Ji Da 1 cargo vessel likely sailed under the radar for years on behalf of Pyongyang
New missiles and Kim Jong Un idolatry dominate ‘Self-Defense-2021’ expo
New details on North Korean missile programs revealed as Kim shown in military uniform and shooting guns
Taekwondo, tourism and trade: Estonia’s ties with North Korea
Baltic state objects to DPRK’s weapons programs, but private actors drive exchange despite lack of formal relationship
North Korea’s official oil imports tick up but remain far below its needs
Sanctions and the pandemic have battered imports of refined petroleum, but smuggling may cover part of the gap
Naughty or nice? How North Korea can change the game up to Christmas and beyond
Moon's term in office may end in Olympic and summit glory, but Kim could spoil it all with more and bigger missile tests
Reshuffles at North Korea’s parliament session suggest volatility at the top
The latest round of promotions and demotions highlights major changes in DPRK leadership since January
Have your cake and eat it too: North Korea combines talks and ‘provocations’
DPRK to dangle opportunities for peace while continuing weapons tests in effort to push Seoul in the direction it wants
North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
North Korea’s new hypersonic missile and its likely implications
Ampulized missiles, if widely deployed, would represent a significant upgrade to North Korea's weapon arsenal
North Korea-China trade may be on the up and up, says South Korean association
Trade group says some DPRK factories are seeing pre-pandemic demand levels, though COVID still a limiting factor
Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 to September 30
Fake news? North Korea quickly recalled Rodong Sinmun after name mix-up
DPRK propagandists made a rare mistake that could have been a misprint, or a sign of behind-the-scenes power struggles
Flip-flop: Why Kim Jong Un wants to reactivate the inter-Korean hotlines
U-turn on communication channels allows North Korea to test US and ROK approach, while appearing as a responsible actor
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
Singapore sugar trader admits to forging documents to hide North Korea ties
Court fines man $156,000 for falsifying invoices after legally sending sugar, other goods to DPRK-linked entities
How Switzerland could help China re-engage North Korea and the world
China promotes itself as a blueprint for North Korea, but the Swiss model may be more attractive for Kim Jong Un
Cigarettes over medicine? Tobacco imports to North Korea lead trade with China
Imports of tobacco products far outstrip medicine, even as DPRK's population remains unvaccinated
US Treasury’s sanctions review: What it means for North Korea policy
New report suggests US modernize sanctions regime and better avoid unintended impacts, but observers expect few changes
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- 01Arms buildup between two Koreas heightens risk of conventional and nuclear war
- 02How Switzerland could help China re-engage North Korea and the world
- 03Cigarettes over medicine? Tobacco imports to North Korea lead trade with China
- 04US Treasury’s sanctions review: What it means for North Korea policy
- 05North Korea pulls back the curtain on current and future weapon technologies
- 06What ‘economic development’ means to Kim Jong Un
- 07As China burns through coal, North Korea steps in to fill the gap
- 08After years in hiding, a North Korean ship shows its true colors
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