Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
As Pompeo returns from Pyongyang, is diplomacy back on track?
This weekend's high-level talks appear to have succeeded - for the most part
October 7, 2018
North Korean ship visits to Chinese bulk ports becoming more regular
Each DPRK vessel has links to illicit behavior, sanctioned entities
October 4, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in September: a return to diplomacy
On-the-spot guidance took a backseat to a military parade and a crucial summit with the South
October 3, 2018
North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash
Events at the UNGA have provided a burst of energy to U.S.-DPRK diplomacy
October 2, 2018
How the North is run: the education system
While remarkably high-quality for such a poor country, curricula remains restricted by rigid state ideology
October 2, 2018
Paid in full: North Korea’s changing wage system
Official sources suggest employers have increased freedom to hand out bonuses and benefits
October 1, 2018
How secondary sanctions impact Russia’s position on North Korea
Moscow sees the measures as part of a wider plan to undermine its foreign policy
September 30, 2018
What to expect from Pompeo’s upcoming trip to Pyongyang
Both sides will head into talks eager for big wins
September 28, 2018
How will the U.S.-China trade war affect talks with North Korea?
A drawn-out dispute could undermine sanctions and limit economic cooperation in the event of a deal
September 27, 2018
Why Japan is pushing to join the Greater Tumen Initiative
Tokyo sees the multilateral infrastructure project as route to summit with Kim, source says
September 26, 2018
