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Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Why North Korea’s Olympic withdrawal is about much more than public health
Public health is only a partial reason for North Korea’s decision to withdraw from Tokyo. The timing just isn’t right.
April 7, 2021
How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War
China needs North Korea to act as a buffer against the U.S.-allied South Korea more than ever
April 6, 2021
How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test
The missile launch sparked commentary on North Korea not seen on Chinese social media for some time
April 6, 2021
Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns
The U.N. set limits for how much crude oil China can send to the DPRK, but few know how much is really flowing through
April 5, 2021
In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family
A new bill in Congress urges officials to work on reuniting Korean Americans with their relatives in North Korea
April 5, 2021
North Koreans sharpen their cyberskills at online coding competitions
Free platforms may offer insights to threat researchers but help the DPRK build its cyber force, experts say
April 2, 2021
What we know about North Korea’s ‘newly developed’ missiles
North Korea tested two short-range ballistic missiles on March 25 — possibly the same tech shown at its Jan. 2021 parade
March 30, 2021
North Korea is sending mixed signals about the state of its market reforms
North Korea hinted that it was going to exert more state control over the economy, but is that really happening?
March 29, 2021
Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again
For all its missile tests and state media condemnations, Pyongyang may still want to talk to Seoul in the coming years
March 26, 2021
North Korea wants Biden’s attention. The best way to get it: ballistic missiles.
Kim Jong Un fired two short-range ballistic missiles to get on the U.S.’ agenda before a key policy review is finished
March 25, 2021
