Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
North Korea expands warship construction project to third shipyard
Satellite imagery shows ship sections delivered from Chongjin to Rajin Shipyard as Kim Jong Un demands bigger warships
Uptick in North Korean ships at Russian port suggests coal smuggling scheme
Suspicious activity near Nakhodka points to operation to conceal illicit shipments, as bigger vessels visit Far East
Chinese bus factory that Kim Jong Un visited has strong ties with North Korea
Huanghai vehicles have been rebranded in the DPRK before, and company appears to see new bridge as a lifeline
High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital
Appearance of 2025 models suggest more expensive EVs are making inroads amid a surge in private car ownership
Kim Jong Un erasing prominent symbol of predecessors’ top military rank
Removal of Generalissimo star from former leaders’ shrines aligns with push to bolster Kim’s personality cult
Russia appears to use AI to enhance photos, distorting Kim Jong Un’s face
Official photos of education chief’s visit to North Korea also add extra finger to Putin’s hand, mangle text
North Korea misses deadline to launch third naval destroyer
Imagery shows construction has ramped up on larger warships, raising possibility DPRK has reexamined destroyer program
North Korean military parade training site active ahead of Oct. 10 holiday
Appearance of 400 trucks raises possibility troops will march in event, but no signs of preparations for warship launch
North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
Satellite images show large new launch prep facility and upgrades at observation area, pointing to more regular testing
North Korea expanding uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon: Imagery
DPRK has now upgraded enrichment sites 3 times and built a brand new one over past 5 years amid nuclear weapons buildup
