Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
Kim Jong Un erasing prominent symbol of predecessors’ top military rank
Removal of Generalissimo star from former leaders’ shrines aligns with push to bolster Kim’s personality cult
Russia appears to use AI to enhance photos, distorting Kim Jong Un’s face
Official photos of education chief’s visit to North Korea also add extra finger to Putin’s hand, mangle text
North Korea misses deadline to launch third naval destroyer
Imagery shows construction has ramped up on larger warships, raising possibility DPRK has reexamined destroyer program
North Korean military parade training site active ahead of Oct. 10 holiday
Appearance of 400 trucks raises possibility troops will march in event, but no signs of preparations for warship launch
North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
Satellite images show large new launch prep facility and upgrades at observation area, pointing to more regular testing
North Korea expanding uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon: Imagery
DPRK has now upgraded enrichment sites 3 times and built a brand new one over past 5 years amid nuclear weapons buildup
North Korea starts building new warships on both coasts: Satellite imagery
Large construction projects also underway at 3 shipyards following Kim Jong Un’s orders to build 10,000-ton cruisers
North Korean truck plant exposed as missile launcher factory: Analysis
NK Pro breaks down Kim Jong Un’s latest tour of factories building drones and missile launch vehicles
North Korea upgrading urban combat training facilities, satellite imagery shows
Construction comes amid reports Pyongyang may send more troops to help Russia in war against Ukraine
North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort winds down another short summer season
Authorities dangle trips as reward for exceeding quotas, making destination unreachable for most citizens
