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Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
Royal tombs contain rare murals and objects of excellent craftsmanship and require technical knowledge to carefully open
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
Gas station construction stalls in North Korea even as car ownership surges
NK Pro finds new stations have only been built outside the capital in recent years, a sign of growing regional demand
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 dismantles network of anti-aircraft guns protecting main nuke site
Satellite imagery shows ongoing work to remove 23 artillery batteries around Yongbyon, possibly to install newer systems
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
No signs that North Korea dumping uranium waste into South’s waterways: Imagery
NK Pro analysis casts doubt on report of toxic discharge from Pyongsan facility, instead finding DPRK fixed pipe leak
North Korea dismantles guard posts as it finishes reinforcing border with China
Imagery shows DPRK built temporary structures as stopgap while expanding security infrastructure during pandemic
North Korea expanding aging coal power plant in bid to fix electricity shortages
Construction at Pyongyang plant comes as DPRK continues to rely on coal infrastructure past operational lifespans
North Korea’s forgotten gulags expose a dark history of human rights abuse
Satellite imagery shines a light on the former political prison camps that the Kim regime denies ever existed
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