Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Towards mass production? The future of North Korea’s TELs
If Kim Jong Un is serious about his deterrent, the DPRK will need more missiles — and more launchers
October 17, 2018
One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates
A legacy of the DPRK's past, the current system has some practical benefits
October 12, 2018
Why Choe Son Hui went to Moscow
The vice foreign minister's visit comes as Russia shores up ties and pushes for a summit with Kim
October 10, 2018
The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
Domestic prices rose as economic affairs dominated an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang
October 10, 2018
How the EU fits into North Korea’s current diplomatic rapprochement
Willingness for a new round of pressure if things go wrong is eroding
October 9, 2018
Masters of the farm: North Korea’s new agricultural entrepreneurs
The "Field Responsibility System" gives bosses much greater incentives to innovate
October 8, 2018
Pompeo’s trip to North Korea: a shifting U.S. approach?
Sunday's talks moved the ball forward significantly - but also exposed some key American weaknesses
October 8, 2018
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
