March 29, 2024
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Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK

Cuba’s move to establish ties with Seoul betrays North Korea’s economic weakness
Analysis

Cuba’s move to establish ties with Seoul betrays North Korea’s economic weakness

Pyongyang is likely fuming over perceived disloyalty of longtime ally, but bilateral ties have been marginal for years

Cuba’s move to establish ties with Seoul betrays North Korea’s economic weakness
Benjamin R. YoungBenjamin R. Young February 22, 2024
What North Korea’s official budget reveals about its spending priorities in 2024
Analysis

What North Korea’s official budget reveals about its spending priorities in 2024

DPRK figures only capture portion of economy but show large investments in science and little in regional development

What North Korea’s official budget reveals about its spending priorities in 2024
Peter WardPeter Ward February 21, 2024
How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties
Analysis

How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties

Beijing wants to work with Pyongyang to destabilize US alliances, but doesn’t want an increase in peninsula tensions

How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties
John PetrushkaJohn Petrushka February 20, 2024
Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities
Analysis

Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities

Location of missile test revealed as megayacht arrives at North Korean leader’s beach mansion this week

Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 17, 2024
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
Analysis

State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday

An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia

State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 15, 2024
Survey shows markets reign supreme in the daily lives of North Koreans
Analysis

Survey shows markets reign supreme in the daily lives of North Koreans

Unification ministry’s interviews with DPRK escapees revealed most living outside Pyongyang get no state support

Survey shows markets reign supreme in the daily lives of North Koreans
Peter WardPeter Ward February 14, 2024
What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion
Analysis

What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion

Regime appears far off from true maritime deterrent but is relentless in pursuit of second-strike survivability

What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda February 13, 2024
How North Korean defectors shape the policies of countries where they settle
Analysis

How North Korean defectors shape the policies of countries where they settle

DPRK escapees around the world have helped build bases of support, broadening diasporic efforts and amplifying advocacy

How North Korean defectors shape the policies of countries where they settle
Sheena Chestnut GreitensSheena Chestnut Greitens February 13, 2024
Slump in life insurance sector points to unreported COVID deaths in North Korea
Analysis

Slump in life insurance sector points to unreported COVID deaths in North Korea

Financial data from DPRK’s largest insurer reveals almost 20% decline in premium income in life insurance division

Slump in life insurance sector points to unreported COVID deaths in North Korea
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser February 12, 2024
State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year
Analysis

State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year

An in-depth analysis of plans for DPRK’s ‘first’ modern general hospital, Japan’s removal of a Korean memorial and more

State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year
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