Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
Russia appears to mistakenly destroy North Korean anti-aircraft weapon in Kursk
New footage appears to show Pyoljji-3 system, suggesting DPRK is using Ukraine war to conduct battlefield testing
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Satellite imagery shows new construction at anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile plants after extended delays
Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories
NK Pro finds officials in charge of arms procurement and artillery likely stayed extra day after defense chief left
Notorious Italian cigarette duo back in North Korea to hawk sanctioned wares
DPRK state media shows ‘SmoKings’ brothers are out of jail and selling production machinery at Pyongyang trade fair
Mysterious TV networks seek to penetrate North Korea’s information firewall
NK News identified three channels broadcasting content across the border that appears tailormade for DPRK audiences
North Korea’s first ‘modern’ hospital inches toward opening after 4-year delay
New construction at Pyongyang General Hospital in recent weeks comes as Russian health minister visits for talks
North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ
Hundreds of soldiers have carried out construction since March in line with Kim Jong Un’s call to sever ties with South
North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK
North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
Analysis shows officials have altered newspapers and plaques in likely bid to enhance Kim Jong Un’s personality cult
