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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
DPRK has put troops on standby many times under Kim Jong Un, usually avoiding conflict if Seoul respects its red lines
October 15, 2024
Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
While South Korean military likely behind infiltration, possible NGO involvement raises risk of uncontrolled escalation
October 14, 2024
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement
October 11, 2024
Unpacking North Korea’s silence on redefining its border with the South
Lack of constitutional changes may reflect opposition to anti-unification policy, or preference for strategic ambiguity
October 9, 2024
How Iran’s massive missile salvo on Israel previews North Korean tactics
Experts say South remains vulnerable to large-scale barrage, stressing need to boost air defenses to counter nukes
October 8, 2024
Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Vestiges of old policy remain months after Kim Jong Un labeled South an enemy state, raising doubts about his intentions
October 7, 2024
North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule
October 4, 2024
Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitions for nuke sharing to deter North Korea face long odds
New Japanese leader wants to establish ‘Asian NATO’ with US and partners but faces skepticism at home and in Washington
October 1, 2024
Why Seoul needs to do more to spotlight North Korea’s defiance of cyber norms
Countering hackers will require South Korea to not just boost defenses but also work with partners to punish violators
September 30, 2024
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk
September 27, 2024
