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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
How an emerging North Korean bond market could empower the masses to invest
Reported smartphone-based system may lower barriers to entry, but crackdowns on secondary trading risk reducing demand
December 1, 2025
After Kursk: The foreign wars where North Korea could deploy its soldiers next
A full-blown mercenary force is unlikely, but a heavily sanctioned DPRK will still look to capitalize on conflict abroad
November 28, 2025
Russian ships linked to North Korean arms trade ramp up visits to DPRK port
US-sanctioned Lady R and Angara reappear at Rason after lull, despite broadcasting locations from Baltic Sea
November 27, 2025
How North Korea’s assertive military posture gives it leverage in talks with US
Pyongyang’s shift to an offensive doctrine aims to paralyze allied command, requiring Washington to recalibrate approach
November 17, 2025
North Korea embraces capitalist competition to avert mega resort boondoggle
Wonsan Kalma Tourism Zone Act, first law of its kind, details the regime’s strategy to ensure prestige project succeeds
November 12, 2025
How Kim Yong Nam’s funeral revealed a secret North Korean leadership reshuffle
List of 100 officials hints at changes to anti-corruption push and troubled sectors as regime ramps up to Party Congress
November 11, 2025
Inside North and South Korea’s quiet battle for dominance in electronic warfare
Ukraine war is fueling an arms race over control of the electromagnetic spectrum, which could decide a future conflict
November 5, 2025
How North Korea will fight back against the South’s nuclear submarine plans
US approval aims to free up assets to counter China, but also escalates an inter-Korean naval arms race
October 31, 2025
Trump gives blessing to ROK nuclear subs, and expands a front with North Korea
South Korean nuclear-powered vessels could strengthen deterrence but face major hurdles as Pyongyang builds its own
October 30, 2025
Cold shoulder: Why Kim Jong Un shunned his chance to reunite with Trump
With Russia at his back, the North Korean leader concluded the significant upsides of a meeting weren’t worth the risk
October 30, 2025
