Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
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
North Korea building football field-sized blockade at destroyed border road
Move appears aimed at reinforcing ‘permanent’ severing of connections to South, in line with Kim Jong Un’s orders
North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
Kum Ya has anchored outside Vladivostok for two months since visiting Rason, a key hub for DPRK weapons shipments
Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack
New equipment on North Korean leader’s motorcade may also be part of improved system for command and control of nukes
Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
Angara’s visit to Rason comes as port calls have slowed but not stopped in operation to send weapons for use in Ukraine
North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia
NK News uncovers 11 more DPRK firms that laid groundwork to enter Russian market this year, including 2 last month
Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
Russian trade declarations point to growing demand for DPRK foodstuffs and medicine, despite UN sanctions on many goods
North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
NK Pro identifies target of latest missile test in remote northeast, shedding light on claims of precision capabilities
Nearly 40 North Korean firms still operating in Russia, defying global sanctions
NK Pro investigation finds newly registered DPRK trading company and two banks among 38 entities listed in tax data
