Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why Xi Jinping wants closer military ties with North Korea
Experts say DPRK could play key role in a Taiwan conflict, but not through direct involvement like in Ukraine
June 11, 2026
New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
Reveal suggests DPRK is moving beyond building capacity, while signaling to Seoul it has a head start on enrichment
June 10, 2026
Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un
Large delegation featuring Xi’s confidants suggest China wants to arrest North Korea’s drift toward Russia, experts say
June 9, 2026
What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties
Diplomatic ceremony around Xi’s visit showcased how much the DPRK has changed, and how much ties remain the same
June 9, 2026
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes
June 9, 2026
Why North Korea’s currency is hemorrhaging value at unprecedented levels
Exchange rate has soared on the back of trade rebound and wage hikes, potentially squeezing citizens with higher costs
June 8, 2026
How Xi Jinping could use a second trip to North Korea to reassert influence
A summit with Kim Jong Un would show Beijing still has a stake and challenge the US, rather than revive nuclear talks
June 2, 2026
North Korea bets on precision over mass strikes with new modular launcher
Flexible system resembling American HIMARS aligns with DPRK push to modernize military based on lessons from Ukraine
June 1, 2026
Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis
May 28, 2026
The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
Routine interpretation of DPRK activities as brinkmanship can fuel escalation, highlighting need for nuance
May 27, 2026
