Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Amid North Korean food ‘crisis,’ signs of possible humanitarian aid imports
Two inbound shipments of possible humanitarian aid detected in May and June 2021 satellite imagery
July 8, 2021
North Korean serial ‘Echo of Hallasan’ spins Jeju massacre into tale of unity
The 2002 TV production showcases a shift in tone toward South Korea during the Sunshine Policy era
July 7, 2021
North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
The government’s pro-engagement policy has increased pressure on South Korean NGOs, as financial challenges linger
July 7, 2021
In Kim Jong Un’s speeches, Marx returns to North Korea
Reappearance of communism in country's discourse suggests regime's loss of ideological control due to pandemic
July 7, 2021
Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world
The only country in the Americas with embassies in North and South Korea has expanded ties with DPRK since 2001
July 5, 2021
Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30
July 2, 2021
Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound
North Korean leader last demolished two runways in 2019 to make room for new horse tracks
July 2, 2021
Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?
Empty seats, voting abstentions may indicate demotions among Kim Jong Un’s top military and other officials
July 1, 2021
North Korean hackers likely used new vulnerability to breach ROK defense firm
Researchers link attacks against South Korean aerospace and nuclear research sectors to DPRK, warn of further breaches
July 1, 2021
NK Pro briefing: Creative options for North Korea sanctions relief
Daniel Wertz, Joshua Stanton, and Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt discuss pragmatic approaches to North Korea sanctions
June 30, 2021
