Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures
March 25, 2022
Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims
NK Pro analysis finds state TV aired footage of Hwasong-17 test likely shot on March 16 or before, not March 24
March 25, 2022
With ICBM launch, North Korea seeks to turn offensive balance in its favor
Kim Jong Un likely one step closer to operationalizing long-range delivery vehicle for multiple nuclear warheads
March 25, 2022
A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea
Albright, who died on Wednesday at 84, met Kim Jong Il in 2000 when better bilateral relations seemed possible
March 24, 2022
North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
More launches and another nuclear test are likely as Seoul refocuses on deterrence and containment
March 24, 2022
North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery
NK Pro outlines what to expect ahead of future rocket launch, amid no signs of overhaul work at Sohae launching ground
March 23, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break
March 22, 2022
North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery
Wonsan-Kalma has languished for years and appears low on the DPRK's priority list ahead of April holiday celebrations
March 21, 2022
North Korea’s merry-go-round of officials leads to false alarms about purges
Disappearance of top officials led to speculation about executions, only for those officials to return in new roles
March 21, 2022
What went wrong during North Korea’s failed missile launch this week
Various factors may have caused catastrophic failure, but the DPRK will still learn from test to improve its designs
March 18, 2022
