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North Korea acknowledges ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine for first time
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North Korea acknowledges ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine for first time

New war museum spotlights Hwasong SRBM unit, depicting DPRK’s wider role in Russian war against Ukraine

North Korea acknowledges ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 8, 2026
North Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border
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North Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border

Runway expansion and new exit taxiways suggest improvements for civilian planes but may have military implications

North Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 15, 2026
After a decade of work, extension of Pyongyang Metro still years from completion
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After a decade of work, extension of Pyongyang Metro still years from completion

Construction proceeds at a snail’s pace despite growing pressure on North Korean capital’s transport system

After a decade of work, extension of Pyongyang Metro still years from completion
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle April 13, 2026
North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
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North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026

Lack of progress at Munchon location means destroyer may have to operate out of ill-equipped ports

North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2026
Construction to upgrade North Korea’s space launch complex enters new stage
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Construction to upgrade North Korea’s space launch complex enters new stage

Imagery shows worker camp moved, homes demolished as Kim Jong Un calls for ‘evolved’ satellite program

Construction to upgrade North Korea’s space launch complex enters new stage
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2026
Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes

Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes

NK News finds man behind joint factory has actively promoted use of DPRK workers to fill Russia’s shortages

Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 2, 2026
Pyongyang likely preparing to host hundreds at compound used for leader summits
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Pyongyang likely preparing to host hundreds at compound used for leader summits

Analysis of satellite imagery shows new hotel-like buildings next to guesthouses where Xi and Putin have stayed

Pyongyang likely preparing to host hundreds at compound used for leader summits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 2, 2026
North Korean ship docks at southern Chinese port in likely sanctions breach
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North Korean ship docks at southern Chinese port in likely sanctions breach

Allowing visit by DPRK bulker shows China is ‘getting more blunt in not hiding its illegal activities,’ expert says

North Korean ship docks at southern Chinese port in likely sanctions breach
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 31, 2026
North Korea signals US policy importance in diplomatic corps photo
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North Korea signals US policy importance in diplomatic corps photo

NK Pro identifies most of the 42 diplomats who took a group photo with Kim Jong Un after parliamentary session

North Korea signals US policy importance in diplomatic corps photo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 31, 2026
North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests
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North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests

Similarity between the project and existing military tree nursery points to attempt to obscure military activities

North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2026
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