Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
Thousands of North Korean troops join practices for upcoming military parade
Satellite imagery shows soldiers marching and more troop trucks at Pyongyang training site ahead of likely Oct. 10 event
Major construction ramps up at North Korean missile base attached to Kim mansion
Satellite imagery reveals new hexagonal bunkers and large administrative center near site of 8 recent missile tests
Satellite imagery points to lull in North Korea-Russia arms smuggling operation
Analysis shows Russian ships linked to weapons transfers made at least two voyages to Rason in July, even less in August
New North Korean destroyer sails back to shipyard where failed launch took place
Warship back at Chongjin Shipyard on east coast after months of repairs in Rason, a possible prelude to weapons testing
North Korea reveals more soldier deaths from Russia’s war than initially claimed
NK Pro has compiled full list of 101 dead medal recipients, plus 6 extra names featured in ‘heroic’ suicide stories
Two Koreas expand construction in DMZ as Seoul looks to restore military pact
Imagery shows new paths and lookouts on ROK side that appear to be response to North Korean efforts to fortify border
New construction at rumored North Korean nuclear site renews concerns over aims
NK Pro reveals large concrete structure at massive Hagap underground complex, underscoring need for close monitoring
Chinese media boosts coverage of North Korea, while Pyongyang focuses on Moscow
NK Pro analysis of Xinhua articles reveals increasing mentions of the DPRK, suggesting Beijing is driving improving ties
Russia preparing for potential deportations of North Koreans, documents show
Officials seek bids to repatriate DPRK and other foreign nationals, which experts link to broader anti-immigrant push
Large foreign planes make secret trip to North Korea, days after similar flights
Russian cargo aircraft spotted flying toward DPRK before vanishing, including one linked to missile transfers
