Category: Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea’s latest parade shows that Kim is deadset on boosting weapons
Pyongyang rolled out two new ballistic missiles in Jan. 2021, signaling a possible return to testing
Recap: What North Korea rolled out at its Eighth Party Congress military parade
Once again, North Korea revealed its recent and tumultuous developments to armed forces
A newly-declassified document underscores Trump’s North Korea failures
The U.S. wanted to convince North Korea that it doesn’t need nukes, but Kim is far from persuaded
Party Congress: What Biden should expect from North Korea going forward
Kim has set North Korea’s course, and the new U.S. president should keep any expectations for diplomacy flexible and low
Kim Jong Un’s latest military plans go far beyond nuclear weapons
At the Eighth Party Congress, the North Korean leader also spoke of submarines, satellites and more
Full recap: North Korea reshuffles key leadership roles at Eighth Party Congress
Kim Jong Un got a new title, Kim Yo Jong was demoted and the Politburo focused on economic experts
So far, North Korea’s new economic plan is full of bad signs
State media shared vague details about Party Congress economic reforms that suggest more state control on DPRK markets
Party Congress: Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist suggests testing campaign ahead
Depending on how the Biden administration responds, North Korea may revert to testing to modernize its military
What to make of North Korea’s massive Eighth Party Congress reveal
Pyongyang announced key foreign policy, military and economic goals that tell us a lot about the future
Full list: Who’s sitting next to Kim Jong Un at the Eighth Party Congress?
Seating arrangements tell a greater story about North Korean political ranks and where key figures are headed
