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In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea

How North Korea’s state insurer won big in London but walked away empty-handed
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How North Korea’s state insurer won big in London but walked away empty-handed

Court records show KNIC was awarded over 500K euros but was left with nothing after Russian courts overturned ruling

How North Korea’s state insurer won big in London but walked away empty-handed
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 21, 2026
New driving courses pop up in Pyongyang after Kim Jong Un allows private cars
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New driving courses pop up in Pyongyang after Kim Jong Un allows private cars

Satellite imagery reveals facilities for training and testing as slew of new drivers hit the road

New driving courses pop up in Pyongyang after Kim Jong Un allows private cars
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 19, 2026
North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans
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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 starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 17, 2026
North Korea quietly mobilizes thousands to huge new Pyongyang construction site
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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

North Korea quietly mobilizes thousands to huge new Pyongyang construction site
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2026
Blacklisted North Korean oil firm defrauded of $366K in gasoline deal in Russia

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

Blacklisted North Korean oil firm defrauded of $366K in gasoline deal in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 13, 2026
North Korea restarts east coast naval base project for new warships, submarines
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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 Korea restarts east coast naval base project for new warships, submarines
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 10, 2026
North Korean military parade training ends after small July event, imagery shows
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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

North Korean military parade training ends after small July event, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 7, 2026
Flooding wipes out North Korean villages at key military base near border
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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

Flooding wipes out North Korean villages at key military base near border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 6, 2026
Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station
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Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station

Satellite imagery shows complex featuring 17 large circular structures and underground hallways

Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 4, 2026
Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
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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

Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle August 4, 2026
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