Analysis
Latest NK PRO analysis related to the DPRK
Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.
Legal framework for DPRK sanctions makes it much harder for US to ease restrictions as part of future nuclear deal
June 13, 2025
How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea
USFK commander has touted 28,500-strong force’s proximity to China, amid questions about ROK stance on Taiwan conflict
June 12, 2025
1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check
Russian TV host’s mass deployment proposal faces strategic limits but helps normalize ties that once seemed outlandish
June 12, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
Demotion of politiburo chief and commander replacements appear to be culmination of North Korea’s anti-corruption drive
June 11, 2025
PhD in propaganda? Questions swirl over North Korean ad to study in Pyongyang
Social media post promotes English-language PhD at Kim Il Sung University, but announcement is rife with inconsistencies
June 9, 2025
High rollers: How North Korea could exploit casinos to finance nuclear weapons
With gaps in regulation and oversight, global casino industry offers Pyongyang potential pathways for sanctions evasion
June 9, 2025
North Korea’s damaged warship begins repairs near port hosting Russia arms trade
Naval destroyer arrived in Rason on east coast on Sunday as Kim Jong Un’s 'late June' deadline looms
June 9, 2025
Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Unusual statement may have aimed to pressure new ROK president to align with US even as it focuses less on North Korea
June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
The progressive firebrand rebranded as a centrist, but his campaign positioning now faces tests from DPRK, China and US
June 4, 2025
New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
MSMT’s underwhelming first report offers little original material, but experts hold out hope for future improvements
June 3, 2025
