Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Tall tales: How Kim Il Sung’s wife became the paragon of North Korean womanhood
Kim Jong Suk is held up as the perfect mother, wife and revolutionary in state propaganda, despite her unassuming life
December 24, 2024
Military dominates Kim Jong Un’s attention in his busiest year in nearly decade
North Korean leader made nearly 100 appearances in 2024 amid growing Russia ties, while reducing daughter’s activities
December 24, 2024
How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand
Bangkok’s enforcement of sanctions wiped out trade, but it could mediate if Trump revives diplomacy with Pyongyang
December 23, 2024
How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties
Evidence left by regime may answer questions about DPRK support for Syria’s development of weapons of mass destruction
December 19, 2024
Yoon’s impeachment throws future of North Korean human rights policy into doubt
South Korean leader presented himself as ally to cause, and now activists fear reversal of his policies following ouster
December 18, 2024
All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
NK Pro confirms at least 117 firms took part, most from North Korea, marking significant decline from before pandemic
December 18, 2024
No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
Experts say absence reflects efforts to reduce reliance on Beijing and use ties with Moscow to boost leverage
December 17, 2024
What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care
Medical journals, test results and other evidence show DPRK doctors are well-trained, but held back by juche politics
December 16, 2024
North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
Flights point to possible urgent military shipments, as Il-76 conversion to early warning aircraft enters new stage
December 13, 2024
From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
An in-depth look at all the NGOs, businesses and schools that have resumed operations after pandemic closures
December 13, 2024
