Analysis
Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Timeline: From COVID-19 vaccines to preparations to reopen North Korea’s border
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 to November 30
December 3, 2021
North Korean capitalism’s failure in the Third World
Pyongyang mixed economics and politics as it competed with Seoul and sought new trade partners in the Global South
December 2, 2021
How has COVID-19 impacted North Korean market prices?
Foreign exchange, food and fuel all took different price swings during North Korea’s strict pandemic border controls
December 1, 2021
Why North Korean media stayed silent on new holiday celebrating nuclear missiles
Pyongyang may remain cautious over promoting its nukes, though questions remain about internal celebrations
November 30, 2021
Juche H-bomb: North Korea’s efforts to tie self-reliance to its nuclear weapons
As popular belief wavers, the regime seeks to sustain domestic acquiescence in the Juche ideology
November 30, 2021
Japan unlikely to support an end-of-war declaration with North Korea: experts
Unresolved abduction issue and preference for multilateral approach inform Tokyo’s position, experts tell NK News
November 26, 2021
North Korea reels in cash from fishing permits this year, despite UN ban
Ship-tracking data shows scores of Chinese vessels entered DPRK’s economic zone as fishers seek out cleaner waters
November 26, 2021
What to expect on North Korea’s new nuclear missile holiday next week
Pyongyang may conduct meetings, a parade or a missile test to celebrate Rocket Industry Day on Nov. 29
November 26, 2021
Why America is fighting a losing battle against North Korean cyber crime
Cryptocurrencies and the internet provide the DPRK with an asymmetric advantage that will keep the regime afloat
November 26, 2021
The cruel tales and emotional exhibitionalism of North Korean children’s shows
Programs teach kids to hate and fear the outside world while promoting the virtues of dying for one's country
November 26, 2021
