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Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
Built rapidly, the DPRK’s largest-ever warship likely benefited from Russian aid and features formidable weapons suite
April 29, 2025
How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
Newly revealed text outlines controls on not only sensitive military items but even seemingly harmless consumer goods
April 28, 2025
How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats
Experts warn Tokyo’s reported proposal to refashion regional security to counter China could weaken DPRK deterrence
April 23, 2025
Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
Apparent reshuffle of officials suggests Kim Jong Un seeks to consolidate loyalty and pose as anti-corruption crusader
April 16, 2025
How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Dissolution of investigative unit raises questions about efforts to curb crypto laundering in support of DPRK military
April 16, 2025
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election
April 14, 2025
How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing
April 11, 2025
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets
April 9, 2025
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK
April 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster
North Korean special forces exercises also hint at further Russia deployment after similar instance last fall
April 7, 2025
