Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Infographic: North Korea’s smallest military parade in years still packs a punch
Kim Jong Un embraces less is more approach, reducing scale but rolling out new ICBM, hypersonic missile and drone assets
October 13, 2025
What to make of the Hwasong-20, North Korea’s puzzling new nuclear missile
‘Most powerful’ ICBM shown at Oct. 10 parade subverted expectations that it’d be bigger than solid-fuel predecessor
October 12, 2025
At a subdued parade, Kim Jong Un turns to foreign friends to project strength
North Korea’s first parade since 2023 flaunted not just nukes but regime’s confidence with China and Russia at its back
October 11, 2025
What to expect from North Korea’s imminent Oct. 10 military parade
NK Pro explains when the festivities will begin, what assets the DPRK could showcase and how to watch the broadcast
October 9, 2025
Why North Korea’s stunning arms exhibition may not be all its cracked up to be
2025 defense expo showcases rapid technological development, but many weapons remain untested, and many more unshown
October 8, 2025
All the weapons on display at North Korea’s 2025 arms expo
NK Pro map of expo floor details full list of latest DPRK nukes, missiles and drones
October 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un denounces ‘dangerous’ US nuclear moves with eye on potential talks
Experts say arms expo speech drives home that denuclearization is off the table, while taking aim at US recon assets
October 6, 2025
Surging North Korean inflation exposes the costs of major economic changes
Money printing, wage spikes and market crackdowns are likely driving rising prices — to the harm of ordinary citizens
October 6, 2025
Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ heralds hardline shift to countering North Korea
Sanae Takaichi has pushed militarization and downplayed WWII atrocities, setting up potential clashes with both Koreas
October 6, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s OPCON ambitions clash with his vision for North Korea peace
Taking control of South Korea troops from US requires military buildup that will anger Pyongyang, undermining diplomacy
September 29, 2025
