Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
DPRK’s first MIRV test advances capability that could help defeat US defenses to carry out nuclear strikes at lower cost
June 28, 2024
Why North Korea overhauled its foreign policy focus from small fry to big fish
DPRK once cultivated ties with smaller nations but has now set its sights on more powerful players, and Russia above all
June 28, 2024
Contested waters: Why the two Koreas still can’t agree on their maritime border
North Korea has disputed Northern Limit Line since 70s, and its ambiguous legal status could increase conflict risks
June 28, 2024
With new treaty, Kim and Putin trumpet their resolve to sabotage sanctions
Pledges to restrict enforcement and cooperate on nuclear energy bring North Korea-Russia sanctions evasion into the open
June 25, 2024
Why China is wary of Russia and North Korea’s security deal — but not alarmed
Mutual defense treaty could encourage US military presence, yet Beijing knows it has leverage over Moscow and Pyongyang
June 24, 2024
Empty streets suggest North Korea locked down capital for Putin’s state visit
Satellite imagery of mostly deserted Pyongyang points to extreme security for summit despite economic disruption
June 24, 2024
Putin likely took unprecedented number of planes to North Korea for summit
NK Pro analysis shows at least 13 Russian aircraft made trip, demonstrating extent of two sides’ efforts to boost ties
June 24, 2024
Vision of the future: All the new weapons revealed on Kim Jong Un’s academy tour
North Korean leader’s visit to defense academy provided bombshell look at DPRK’s efforts to copy foreign military tech
June 21, 2024
Full text: North Korea’s new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with Russia
NK Pro provides Korean and English versions of the unratified treaty signed by Putin and Kim and published by Pyongyang
June 20, 2024
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang
June 20, 2024
