Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Why KN-25 guided rockets are North Korea’s most unique nuclear weapon
As large as ballistic missiles, 600mm rockets are key to the DPRK’s strategy of low-cost saturation attacks
April 22, 2026
Why Kim Yo Jong praising Seoul for saying ‘sorry’ isn’t a prelude to engagement
North Korea recognized the political risk that Lee took but hasn’t signaled any change to its hardline anti-South stance
April 7, 2026
Why Kim Yo Jong’s promotion doesn’t tell the full story of her rise
Organizational changes suggest North Korean leader entrusted sister with key tasks before she became a department head
April 6, 2026
In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un
Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea comes as US looks to invite him, suggesting he could share messages between two sides
March 27, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology
March 26, 2026
Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump
Experts say Kim’s latest criticism of US ‘terrorism’ are par for the course, suggesting he hasn’t ruled out diplomacy
March 25, 2026
How Kim Jong Un’s leadership playbook is borrowing from Xi Jinping
China provides a model for how to tighten party control, but there are limits to how far North Korea can go
March 24, 2026
All the reasons Kim Jong Un’s daughter keeps showing up, beyond just succession
The girl’s prominence has little precedent, underscoring importance of exploring a range of possible rationales
March 23, 2026
What to make of Seoul’s claims about an undeclared North Korean nuclear site
NK News confirms unification minister based comment on decade-old info, though Kusong facility is linked to nuke program
March 19, 2026
Who’s in, who’s out: More North Korean reshuffles suggest changes afoot
A closer look at Party Congress shake-ups points to demotion of Pyongyang mayor, refocus on nuclear forces and more
March 19, 2026
