The North Korean International Observatory (NKIO) is an independent research initiative dedicated to the comprehensive study of North Korea and its relations with South Korea, the United States, and the international community.
We bring together multiple perspectives on the Korean Peninsula—including the North Korean worldview and the perspectives of those who challenge it—to develop a deeper, more balanced understanding of one of the world's most complex states.
Our central publication, the NKIO Index, tracks the evolution of relations between North Korea and South Korea, and North Korea and the United States, providing a long-term framework for understanding changes in tension, engagement, and strategic alignment.
Multiple Perspectives. Comprehensive Analysis. Measurable Change.
