Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Timeline: From South Korean nukes to North Korean lockdown
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from January 1 - January 31
February 3, 2023
State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites
An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, forced grain donation, criticism of the UN Command and more
February 2, 2023
Sprawling worker camp appears near North Korea’s military nerve center
Imagery shows new construction project outside Pyongyang that may be housing for munition workers or greenhouse farm
February 1, 2023
A tale of rogue states: Why Myanmar has every reason to pursue North Korean arms
Two years since coup, experts says Tatmadaw regime could turn again to an old partner and take a page from its playbook
February 1, 2023
South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons
North Korean threats and anxiety about US extended deterrence have led ROK to flirt with developing nukes since 1970s
February 1, 2023
Vast new trove of North Korean laws shines light on developments in country
Texts acquired by ROK spy agency underscore construction push and greatly expand knowledge of legal system
January 31, 2023
What’s left of the foreign community in Pyongyang, three years into pandemic
NK Pro has compiled a comprehensive update of diplomatic and business presence in North Korea as of Jan. 2023
January 31, 2023
Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images
Kim Jong Un appears to put millions under lockdown to ensure success of upcoming propaganda event
January 29, 2023
Why North Korean state media remains silent about the Pyongyang lockdown
Regime may feel it can downplay restrictions for now, but a serious COVID outbreak could quickly change the calculus
January 27, 2023
In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about ‘bloodthirsty toad’ Kim Jong Un
Former secretary of state stresses hardline approach as potential presidential candidates stake out positions on DPRK
January 27, 2023
