Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea ignores recent troop deaths, tempers anti-US message on war holiday
Coverage of Kim Jong Un’s appearances for Korean War anniversary suggest sensitivity over military deployment to Russia
July 28, 2025
North Korea’s remarkably secretive plenum hinted at mid-year financial strain
New clues offer insights into reshuffles at June meeting, while suggesting difficulties funding prestige construction
July 22, 2025
Six months in, Donald Trump’s North Korea strategy remains elusive as ever
Policy absence raises concern that US is asleep at the wheel even as the DPRK advances nuke program and ties with Russia
July 17, 2025
Why fears of a North Korean answer to ChatGPT are grossly overblown
Pyongyang will struggle to replicate large language models, but deadlier AI applications are already within its grasp
July 16, 2025
North Korean troops appear to assemble at military parade rehearsal base
Satellite imagery shows troop trucks at base near Pyongyang as signs point to October event
July 10, 2025
North Korea rebrands disaster prevention ministry, but can it weather the storm?
State media reveals upgraded response body as floods, heatwaves intensify, but expert questions if real change is coming
July 10, 2025
North Korea may be preparing for first ‘mass games’ in 5 years: Imagery
Large-scale propaganda show appears set to take place around Oct. 10 holiday as workers start covering May Day Stadium
July 9, 2025
Pyongyang pushes ahead on border checkpoint construction as Russian side lags
Foundations laid and structures rising in DPRK but no construction signs on Russian side as Kremlin replaces key figure
July 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s new top bodyguard steps into spotlight after quiet shake-up
Change in top security personnel comes as North Korean leader enhances protection against assassination
July 8, 2025
How North Korea’s missiles threaten South Korea — even when intercepted
Debris over Kyiv and Doha offers warning for Seoul, but experts say collateral damage is preferable to missile strike
July 7, 2025
