Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
Inside Russia’s system for disguising North Korean workers as student ‘trainees’
Documents seen by NK Pro detail how a recruitment firm and a college in Moscow bring in DPRK laborers despite sanctions
North Korea plans to flood DMZ for new power station near Kumgang
State media reveals map of planned dam construction that will create reservoir running up against MDL
North Korea has refortified 74% of border in DMZ, satellite imagery shows
NK Pro analysis finds Pyongyang has accelerated construction of defense lines since June under anti-South Korea policy
North Korean power plant suffered catastrophic failure before opening
Satellite imagery reveals pressure blowout at hydroelectric Tanchon Power Station that has required months of repairs
North Korea sees surge to at least 14 smartphone brands on back of Chinese tech
Analysis of trade fairs point to expanding domestic manufacturing but continued reliance on sanctioned Chinese services
Russia set to earmark $11M to search for oil off North Korea’s east coast
Initiative to explore deep-sea shelf aims to help DPRK address energy shortages and secure Russian access to deposits
North Koreans are buying cars like never before, straining Pyongyang’s limits
Relaxed rules appear to be driving an uptick in private car ownership, as a new wealthy class embraces Chinese imports
North Korea appears to deploy 2nd nuclear-armed corvette to ROK border
Ship moves to port at Kumgang tourist zone in possible response to US-ROK naval drills
North Korea carries out new construction on missile engine test stand
Activity captured in satellite imagery may aim to strengthen structure for development of Hwasong-20 ICBM
Signs of prep for another military parade appear at North Korean training base
Satellite imagery shows hundreds of troop trucks at replica Kim Il Sung Square, possibly for 9th Party Congress parade
