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Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
What a recent funeral in North Korea says about leadership in Pyongyang
Defense minister and army politburo chief conspicuous no-shows at state funeral as DPRK battles ongoing COVID outbreak
May 23, 2022
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
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
May 20, 2022
What North Korea is telling citizens about how to survive its COVID-19 outbreak
State media has advised everything from painkillers and honey to positive thinking, while comparing virus to common cold
May 20, 2022
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
May 20, 2022
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
May 19, 2022
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
May 19, 2022
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
May 18, 2022
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
May 16, 2022
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
May 16, 2022
