Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between April 1 and April 30
May 4, 2020
The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence
DPRK watchers must see the recent storm of speculation as an opportunity to learn where proper expertise really resides
May 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Satellite imagery analysis reveals megaship with an Olympic-size pool was used at Kim’s Wonsan villa last summer
May 1, 2020
Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 31 - April 30
May 1, 2020
Why North Korea’s economy could see a return to rapid inflation soon
News of plans for a government bond issuance suggests major price instability could be on the horizon
May 1, 2020
What Chinese trade data reveals about North Korean smoking habits
Tobacco exports are on-par with essential goods, with the average smoker getting through eight cigarettes a day
May 1, 2020
REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan
Boat appearing at Kim's main Wonsan villa this month traveled to site of new luxury complex over last three summers
April 30, 2020
Leadership, guns, and money in North Korea: what happens if Kim Jong Un goes
Despite claims to the contrary, the country has a formal process in place if the leader is no longer around
April 30, 2020
The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy
Increased state control over the economy and coinciding external developments could spell trouble for many North Koreans
April 30, 2020
KP or KR? Typos land countries in hot water for breaching North Korea sanctions
Some countries suspected of violating DPRK trade sanctions may simply have listed wrong Korea in their customs data
April 28, 2020
