Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
North Korea reveals more soldier deaths from Russia’s war than initially claimed
NK Pro has compiled full list of 101 dead medal recipients, plus 6 extra names featured in ‘heroic’ suicide stories
Two Koreas expand construction in DMZ as Seoul looks to restore military pact
Imagery shows new paths and lookouts on ROK side that appear to be response to North Korean efforts to fortify border
New construction at rumored North Korean nuclear site renews concerns over aims
NK Pro reveals large concrete structure at massive Hagap underground complex, underscoring need for close monitoring
Chinese media boosts coverage of North Korea, while Pyongyang focuses on Moscow
NK Pro analysis of Xinhua articles reveals increasing mentions of the DPRK, suggesting Beijing is driving improving ties
Russia preparing for potential deportations of North Koreans, documents show
Officials seek bids to repatriate DPRK and other foreign nationals, which experts link to broader anti-immigrant push
Large foreign planes make secret trip to North Korea, days after similar flights
Russian cargo aircraft spotted flying toward DPRK before vanishing, including one linked to missile transfers
North Korea clamps down as Chinese visitors misuse business visas: Sources
Chinese nationals allegedly misrepresenting travel purpose to bypass DPRK’s ban on most foreign visitors
Remote Chinese city revives North Korea border bridge project to boost trade
New customs construction on Chinese side of Tumen bridge comes years after progress ground to halt
Sanctioned North Korean tankers sail freely in Chinese waters, defying UN rules
Expert says brazen activity reflects a new reality in which Beijing and Russia provide cover for DPRK sanctions evasion
Summer storms damaged new North Korean homes, may have impacted nuclear site
Satellite imagery shows mudslides and swollen rivers throughout DPRK’s northwest, despite lack of state media coverage
