Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat
April 28, 2026
How North Korea’s new tree-planting campaign could put its forests at risk
The DPRK is pivoting toward treating forests as an economic resource, even as deforestation remains a serious concern
April 27, 2026
How cluster warheads give North Korea new ways to create chaos
Conventional salvos that disperse bomblets can inflict damage across wide areas, before nuclear use enters the equation
April 23, 2026
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
