Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
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
North Korea clamps down as Chinese visitors misuse business visas: Sources
Chinese nationals allegedly misrepresenting travel purpose to bypass DPRK’s ban on most foreign visitors
Remote Chinese city revives North Korea border bridge project to boost trade
New customs construction on Chinese side of Tumen bridge comes years after progress ground to halt
Sanctioned North Korean tankers sail freely in Chinese waters, defying UN rules
Expert says brazen activity reflects a new reality in which Beijing and Russia provide cover for DPRK sanctions evasion
Summer storms damaged new North Korean homes, may have impacted nuclear site
Satellite imagery shows mudslides and swollen rivers throughout DPRK’s northwest, despite lack of state media coverage
North Korea builds new seaside park at former site for live-fire military drills
New beach facility located near Wonsan Kalma mega resort, raising questions about access for ordinary people
North Korea reveals look of new ‘international airport’ on Chinese border
Samjiyon airport and train station project are part of Kim Jong Un’s plans to ‘revitalize international tourism’
North Korea debuts new X-shaped prison layout as it pushes ahead with expansion
NK Pro also identifies two additional sites undergoing reconstruction as part of nationwide prison modernization
