Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
North Korea appears to test rocket engine, build satellite launch viewing area
NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery suggests high level of activity at Sohae launch complex in recent weeks
North Korea finishes dismantlement of South Korean liaison office, reunion hotel
Demolition of multi-million dollar projects in Kumgang and Kaesong are part of efforts to erase inter-Korean ties
North Korean military base located after recent Kim Jong Un visit
NK Pro identifies 425th Mechanized Infantry Division, former base of tank unit lauded for invading Seoul
North Korea acknowledges ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine for first time
New war museum spotlights Hwasong SRBM unit, depicting DPRK’s wider role in Russian war against Ukraine
North Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border
Runway expansion and new exit taxiways suggest improvements for civilian planes but may have military implications
After a decade of work, extension of Pyongyang Metro still years from completion
Construction proceeds at a snail’s pace despite growing pressure on North Korean capital’s transport system
North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
Lack of progress at Munchon location means destroyer may have to operate out of ill-equipped ports
Construction to upgrade North Korea’s space launch complex enters new stage
Imagery shows worker camp moved, homes demolished as Kim Jong Un calls for ‘evolved’ satellite program
Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes
NK News finds man behind joint factory has actively promoted use of DPRK workers to fill Russia’s shortages
Pyongyang likely preparing to host hundreds at compound used for leader summits
Analysis of satellite imagery shows new hotel-like buildings next to guesthouses where Xi and Putin have stayed
