Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
How the Middle East’s non-stop demand for weapons drive ties with North Korea
Experts say DPRK likely funneled weapons through Iran and Syria and will continue exports if there’s money to be made
December 6, 2023
From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans
DPRK has pushed to go digital in recent years, a move that could give state greater control over citizens’ finances
December 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky
NK Pro findings raise questions about operation of DPRK’s military spy satellite and sensitivity over revealing too much
December 4, 2023
Eyes above: How a new ROK satellite will help monitor North Korea’s every move
Seoul looks to forge its own space surveillance network independent of US, as the inter-Korean space race heats up
December 1, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30
December 1, 2023
Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport
December 1, 2023
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades
November 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal
An in-depth analysis of the CMA blame game, no-choice elections, praise for DPRK’s new satellite and more
November 30, 2023
In orbit: Everything we know about North Korea’s new spy satellite so far
Malligyong-1 circles Earth over dozen times per day and can likely produce useful intelligence despite technical limits
November 30, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility
November 29, 2023
