Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Lee’s North Korea policy ‘reset’ waits on a Pyongyang that sees no need
Experts say Seoul’s peace-first strategy is coherent, but its success depends on changes beyond South Korea’s control
July 24, 2026
Beyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge
Delegation visits highlight Beijing’s push for influence, but only time will tell if the momentum will last, experts say
July 23, 2026
A closer look into North Korea’s latest reshuffling of its leadership
A senior official was investigated for corruption while an unnamed military officer rose in rank and prominence
July 22, 2026
North Korea’s trade with China sees H1 jump despite monthly slump: data
Pyongyang and Beijing continued sanctioned trade amid growing exchanges of fabrics, human hair and other usual drivers
July 20, 2026
Why Russia should be part of Trump’s next North Korea strategy
Washington should look beyond Pyongyang and address the Moscow ties driving Kim Jong Un’s new confidence
July 20, 2026
Pyongyang sees higher levels of pollution as more cars hit the road
NK Pro analyzed growing pollution levels above Pyongyang in 2019-2026, reflecting growing car traffic
July 17, 2026
How a rare public purge spotlights Kim Jong Un’s struggle to root out corruption
Experts say downfall of senior military official exposes limits of tackling graft in a system built on loyalty and fear
July 14, 2026
How Mythos could supercharge North Korea’s cyber ambitions
Mythos’ autonomous nature could enable DPRK to exploit vulnerabilities at scale and expand cybercrime, experts say
July 9, 2026
Dispelling the misconceptions surrounding North Korea’s DMZ fortifications
Competing interpretations and political narratives have muddied the understanding of DPRK activity
July 8, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un is paranoid about South Korean media in his country
It makes sense that the DPRK leader would be nervous about the spread and consumption of foreign values and ideas
July 7, 2026
