Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
A return to byungjin? Signals from North Korean state media
Unusual emphasis of defense industry suggests DPRK may go back to simultaneous defense-economic development
September 6, 2019
Second among equals? Russia as China’s “junior partner” on the Korean peninsula
Both have short-term anti-U.S. goals, but Moscow could lose long-term to Beijing's rising influence
September 3, 2019
North Korea in August 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analytic look at the main developments of the August 1 - 31 period
September 2, 2019
Contextualizing North Korea’s August 2019 constitutional revision
The latest DPRK constitutional revision reinstates at least some of Kim Il Sung’s powers as “DPRK president”
August 30, 2019
The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler
Satellite imagery potentially captured the vessel loading coal before its most recent journey
August 29, 2019
North Korea’s fall 2019 parliamentary session: what to expect
Second SPA meeting this year likely to deal with smaller-scale issues and personnel shuffles than opening April session
August 28, 2019
The North Korean oil market: an analysis of the data
Trends indicate fuel prices remain relatively stable and only loosely linked to global prices
August 27, 2019
What to make of the GSOMIA termination and U.S. role for readiness on North Korea
With end to ROK-Japan intelligence sharing agreement, alliances with U.S. to again serve vital role
August 26, 2019
What future investors in the DPRK can learn from China’s reform and opening
Potential opportunities exist, but historical precedent shows risks of expropriation and corruption
August 23, 2019
North Korea’s financial services sector: state banks versus the “Donju”?
DPRK banks must shake untrustworthy image amid competition for depleting foreign currency
August 22, 2019
