Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
Over a dozen Russian firms joined North Korea’s fall trade fair, down from 2024
NK Pro analysis shows Primorsky Krai companies led the way, joining participants from China, Mongolia and Switzerland
Pyongyang Papers, mystery site monitoring North Korea sanctions, goes offline
Anonymous project published highly specific reporting on DPRK operations, inviting scrutiny of who was behind it
North Korea ends ‘mass games’ propaganda spectacle after two-week run
First edition in five years focused on glorifying Kim Jong Un to citizens rather than earning cash from foreign tourists
Major construction starts at North Korean guesthouse for visiting world leaders
Satellite imagery shows sprawling new worker camp near Kumsusan State Guesthouse as Kim Jong Un ramps up diplomacy
North Korea set for another bumper harvest after strong summer crop growth
NK Pro analysis points to steady improvements in crop health, likely thanks to good weather rather than party policies
North Korean corvette sails to dry dock in sign of progress for troubled project
Satellite imagery shows Tuman-class ship at repair yard, a possible step toward deployment despite focus on destroyers
Russian cargo ship visits North Korea weapons port for first time in 2 months
Suspected maritime weapons trade resumes after pause, though rail link may have kept flow going
Chinese cargo plane makes rare North Korea trip after foreign minister visit
Air China 747 flies from Shanghai to Pyongyang just before DPRK’s top diplomat returns from Beijing trip
North Korean arms factories race to show progress ahead of party congress
Construction on weapons plants is likely tied to push to boost production of drones, missiles and rocket engines
North Korea’s giant new beach resort empties out as short summer season ends
Satellite imagery shows slowdown in activity at Wonsan Kalma after hosting domestic group tours for just 7 weeks
