Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
North Korean arms trade with Russia appears to chill down in January
Only one suspected Russian ship visited DPRK’s Rason to pick up cargo, possibly due to ice at a Far East port
Multiple EU states reported imports of North Korean weapons in 2024, data shows
NK Pro analysis finds Poland, Austria and others brought in millions in goods despite DPRK support for Russia’s invasion
North Korea says it built fewer rural houses in 2025 despite wealth gap problem
NK Pro analysis suggests progress slowed in 2025 on multi-year effort to improve living standards outside capital
North Korea, Russia speed up work on border bridge ahead of June deadline
NK Pro finds checkpoint on Russia side will cost nearly $173M, four times more than originally expected
North Korea tears down Sariwon prison in apparent prep for remodeling
Facility is 11th to undergo demolition and construction since 2023 amid push to strengthen ideological control
New evidence points to North Korean factory’s role in making long-range missiles
NK Pro finds ICBM officials also visited Feb. 11 plant again, including one back from helping Russia attack Ukraine
North Korea almost done tearing down $37M South Korean hotel in Kumgang
Satellite imagery shows only elevator shaft remains of 12-story tower used for inter-Korean family reunions
North Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines
Satellite imagery shows larger shelter built at Sohae horizontal stand despite claim of ‘final’ test for Hwasong-20 ICBM
Gas station construction stalls in North Korea even as car ownership surges
NK Pro finds new stations have only been built outside the capital in recent years, a sign of growing regional demand
North Korea, China using 32 makeshift bridges for extensive smuggling scheme
NK Pro finds additional river crossings following exposé on sanctioned trade of Chinese vehicles across border
