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Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Four reasons N. Korea’s rejection of U.S.-ROK aerial exercises was important
“CPRC spokesperson’s press statement” marks a notch up from recent reports and commentaries in Rodong Sinmun
April 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?
Key foreign policy figures dropped from DPRK leader's summit entourage, analysis shows
April 24, 2019
What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit
Though the two have plenty to discuss, stalled nuclear diplomacy limits what can actually be achieved
April 22, 2019
South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers
April 19, 2019
North Korea’s Wednesday “tactical” weapons test: reading between the lines
State media coverage offered some subtle throwbacks to the Byungjin days
April 19, 2019
Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA
The DPRK leader's address contained ambitious plans — and some striking ambiguities
April 18, 2019
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test
The North Korean leader has good reason to see advances in American missile defense as threatening
April 17, 2019
High and lows: the past, present, and future of North Korea-Russia trade
Analysis reveals shifting trends in the two countries' economic relationship
North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
Personnel reshuffles dominated DPRK's legislature first meeting on Thursday
April 12, 2019
In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
The DPRK's top legislative body held a major meeting on Thursday
April 12, 2019
