Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans
Satellite imagery shows activity starting after Kim Jong Un demanded bases for new warships in June
North Korea quietly mobilizes thousands to huge new Pyongyang construction site
State media silent on complex featuring large industrial buildings and dozens of apartment blocks in remote area
Blacklisted North Korean oil firm defrauded of $366K in gasoline deal in Russia
Russian court finds businessman guilty of pocketing money for a fuel shipment he failed to arrange
North Korea restarts east coast naval base project for new warships, submarines
Satellite imagery shows new activity at long-stalled Munchon base after Kim laments lack of modern naval facilities
North Korean military parade training ends after small July event, imagery shows
Satellite imagery reveals new details about training trends as it appears no larger parade upcoming
Flooding wipes out North Korean villages at key military base near border
Satellite imagery reveals government recovery efforts at reported artillery HQ, despite silence in state media
Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station
Satellite imagery shows complex featuring 17 large circular structures and underground hallways
Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
Royal tombs contain rare murals and objects of excellent craftsmanship and require technical knowledge to carefully open
North Korea builds, then buries new facility at main SRBM factory for Russia
Satellite imagery also shows other new construction at missile plant has stalled for almost a year
North Korean ships increasingly visit Chinese iron, coal hubs as ties boom
China’s Dalian port sees 60 DPRK cargo ships visit in June, the most in years, likely redirecting traffic from Longkou
