Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Unusual statement may have aimed to pressure new ROK president to align with US even as it focuses less on North Korea
June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
The progressive firebrand rebranded as a centrist, but his campaign positioning now faces tests from DPRK, China and US
June 4, 2025
New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
MSMT’s underwhelming first report offers little original material, but experts hold out hope for future improvements
June 3, 2025
Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
DPRK alarm reflects fear US will neutralize its arsenal, potentially even pushing it to develop space-based nukes
June 3, 2025
Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder
‘Spider’s Web’ attack on Russian air bases far from front lines reveals North Korea’s exposure as it backs Kremlin’s war
June 2, 2025
What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president
Experts say DPRK is closely monitoring race despite silence, but likely perceives little difference between candidates
May 30, 2025
An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race
Candidates have shunned inter-Korean policy amid voter apathy, but DPRK nukes still lurk behind key security debates
May 29, 2025
More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
Once a progressive cause, conservatives have taken up banner amid concern about Taiwan risks and declining US power
May 28, 2025
A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
While escalation risks have subsided, a US failure to engage or continuation of Ukraine war could alter DPRK’s calculus
May 26, 2025
Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust
DPRK will be closely watching Washington’s tactics, but threats won’t sway a Kim regime in a stronger position than ever
May 22, 2025
