Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
China could offer Seoul security guarantees against North Korea. Why won’t it?
Trump’s reevaluation of US alliances presents a chance for Beijing to play a bigger role that it has shunned so far
July 1, 2025
North Korea starts new construction at Mount Paektu in bid to attract tourists
New work at Samjiyon Airport comes after Kim Jong Un ordered project near mountain on China border
June 27, 2025
Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats
Ahn Gyu-back faces challenge of pushing reform after martial law, countering DPRK and managing US alliance under Trump
June 25, 2025
How unsustainable wildlife trade threatens North Korea’s biodiversity
Wild animals and plants serve as a valuable resource, but even official trade involves protected species
June 25, 2025
Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks
Experts tell NK News Kim Jong Un must now weigh fear of a first strike against confidence in nuclear deterrence
June 23, 2025
Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
NK Pro compiles list of coverage related to resort since its inception as DPRK rolls out red carpet ahead of ceremony
June 23, 2025
North Korea dismantles inter-Korean reunions hotel despite Lee’s engagement push
Work to tear down the ROK-owned tower at Mt. Kumgang resort appears to signal DPRK will maintain anti-South policies
June 19, 2025
With latest troop dispatch, North Korea wades even deeper into the Ukraine war
Experts say military workers could lead to mass labor deployments to Russia and more offensive role for DPRK troops
June 18, 2025
What Kim Jong Un is learning from Israel’s offensive as Tehran burns
Damage to nuclear sites and assassinations reinforce North Korea’s belief that only nukes can save it from similar fate
June 18, 2025
Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.
Legal framework for DPRK sanctions makes it much harder for US to ease restrictions as part of future nuclear deal
June 13, 2025
