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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why Kim Jong Un at China’s parade could be game-changer for peninsula diplomacy
Planned visit could revive ties with Beijing and even jump-start talks with US, especially if Trump decides to join
August 28, 2025
What Trump’s improbable bid for ROK land reveals about his North Korea plans
Talk of owning land for bases suggests commitment to US military presence, but experts say proposal hasn’t a prayer
August 26, 2025
For North Korea, Trump’s summit silence on denuclearization speaks volumes
Pyongyang will likely welcome references to new US approach, while bristling at push to ‘modernize’ alliance with ROK
August 26, 2025
What’s at stake as Lee and Trump meet to discuss North Korea at first summit
Modernizing alliance and expanding role of US forces likely to be focus, but Trump could send a signal to Kim Jong Un
August 25, 2025
North Korea debuts a new line: Demonizing South Koreans, not just their leaders
Kim Yo Jong blames ROK people for North Korea policies, breaking from practice of portraying them as ‘oppressed’
August 21, 2025
Ahead of US-ROK summit, North Korea seeks to diminish Lee in Trump’s eyes
Kim Yo Jong’s mocking criticism of ROK leader makes clear that Pyongyang sees no role for Seoul in future talks
August 20, 2025
What a cross-wearing Russian pop star could teach North Korea about nationalism
Shaman’s over-the-top performance in Pyongyang models how propaganda can fuse nationalism and youth appeal
August 18, 2025
Lee Jae-myung signals Korean unification isn’t a priority, without saying it
ROK president uses Liberation Day speech to stress coexistence with North Korea, reflecting DPRK’s rejection of ties
August 15, 2025
How North Korea’s anti-leaflet law plays up threats of biological warfare
Law frames activist balloons as a danger to political stability and public health, but mild punishments belie claims
August 11, 2025
Several mysterious planes touch down in Pyongyang, one confirmed Russian
Satellite images show 2 planes of foreign origin in North Korea Thursday as Russian military jet makes quick stop Friday
August 8, 2025
