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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
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
The US has adapted to new nuclear powers before. It can again with North Korea.
Washington’s tacit acceptance of nuclear states when it serves its interests suggests Pyongyang need not be an exception
October 29, 2025
Working for the man: How North Korea exerts absolute control over laborers
Text of new Labor Management Act reveals how authorities mobilize workers and keep them from flocking to markets
October 27, 2025
Where North Korea-China ties are headed after a flurry of high-level diplomacy
Beijing appears intent to reassert influence to offset Moscow, but symbolism is likely to trump substantive cooperation
October 17, 2025
Why North Korea is signaling that it no longer wants UN humanitarian aid
DPRK's defiant assertion of nuclear status underscores Kim Jong Un’s resolve to use the UN to project strength
October 16, 2025
Border guards and gun-toting kids: Record numbers marched in North Korean parade
Full list of 60 formations spotlights Ukraine war vets, rebranded units and great famine ‘vanguard’
October 15, 2025
More than Medvedev: Inside Russia’s huge delegation to North Korea’s parade
Lawmakers, officials and even pop stars joined events for DPRK holiday in broad show of support for Ukraine war alliance
October 14, 2025
How North Korea courted global friends at its ruling party celebrations
Despite focus on China and Russia, participants from Global South underscored DRPK push to revive anti-imperialist ties
October 13, 2025
