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Sanctioned North Korean goods appear in Ukraine trade data despite severed ties
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Sanctioned North Korean goods appear in Ukraine trade data despite severed ties

Kyiv’s imports of DPRK cars, textiles and electronics raise questions about misreporting and smuggling amid Ukraine war

Sanctioned North Korean goods appear in Ukraine trade data despite severed ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 15, 2025
North Korea appears to expand Kim mansion missile test site with new launchpads
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North Korea appears to expand Kim mansion missile test site with new launchpads

Imagery points to work to conceal new infrastructure at sprawling compound in Pyongyang, in sign of more testing to come

North Korea appears to expand Kim mansion missile test site with new launchpads
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 6, 2025
North Korea overhauling more prisons in apparent nationwide project
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North Korea overhauling more prisons in apparent nationwide project

NK Pro has identified upgrades at 7 existing ‘reeducation’ facilities as well as construction of brand new prison

North Korea overhauling more prisons in apparent nationwide project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 5, 2025
North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
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North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’

Exclusive NK Pro analysis finds new construction is part of at least five major prison projects ongoing around country

North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 10, 2025
Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge

Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge

NK News investigation suggests small company that Moscow tasked with $100M project is a front for bigger firm

Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 28, 2025
North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery
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North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery

NK Pro analysis suggests DPRK sought to demonstrate accuracy to enemies or potential buyers with Monday launch

North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2025
North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
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North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city

Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push

North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2025
North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
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North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course

Exclusive satellite imagery analysis reveals likely launchpad and storage for largest nukes near demolished Kim mansion

North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 6, 2025
North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
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North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand

DPRK activity raises questions about seafood sales in violation of sanctions as allies cooperate beyond Ukraine war

North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 3, 2025
North Korea dismantling large prison on east coast ahead of possible renovation
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North Korea dismantling large prison on east coast ahead of possible renovation

‘Kyohwaso No. 9’ in Hamhung is fourth major prison camp to see demolition or construction in last year

North Korea dismantling large prison on east coast ahead of possible renovation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 3, 2025
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