Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
North Korea secretly building missile launchers at obscure factory near capital
Investigation finds production of weapons targeting South since last year, ahead of recent mass deployment to frontlines
August 13, 2024
How North Korea’s tactical missile deployment aggravates risks of nuclear use
Hwasong-11D launchers may support posture of responding to even minor conflict with mass salvos to overwhelm ROK defense
August 12, 2024
Against the grain: How North Korean weapons sales could squash food markets
DPRK appears to be importing more grain and paying farmers more, undercutting markets with funds from sales to Russia
August 9, 2024
North Korean crops off to strong start in first half, satellite data shows
NK Pro finds vegetation has grown better than average, setting up strong harvest if flooding doesn’t spoil progress
August 7, 2024
As North Korea reels from floods, Kim Jong Un finds opportunity in the crisis
Leader has deflected blame and posed as savior, but he can’t afford to ignore need to invest in disaster preparedness
August 7, 2024
Flood-destroyed bridges likely to obstruct North Korean nuke program, arms sales
New imagery confirms more damage to rail and road infrastructure that links military facilities, impeding production
August 6, 2024
North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy
Changes to foreign investment law make it harder for outsiders to access DPRK economy through joint ventures
August 5, 2024
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2024
August 2, 2024
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024
August 2, 2024
What Maduro’s disputed election win means for North Korea-Venezuela ties
While DPRK has yet to comment on election, past suggests it will be in strongman’s corner as he digs in to confront US
August 2, 2024
