North Korea’s damaged warship begins repairs near port hosting Russia arms trade
Naval destroyer arrived in Rason on east coast on Sunday as Kim Jong Un’s 'late June' deadline looms
June 9, 2025
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High rollers: How North Korea could exploit casinos to finance nuclear weapons
With gaps in regulation and oversight, global casino industry offers Pyongyang potential pathways for sanctions evasion
North Korea slams Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s inaugural report
An in-depth analysis of criticism of sanctions watchdog, children’s day events and parents pushing their kids to labor
North Korea upgrading military parade training base ahead of likely Oct. event
Satellite imagery shows reconstruction of Kim Jong Un viewing tower and new paving at replica of Kim Il Sung Square
Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
The progressive firebrand rebranded as a centrist, but his campaign positioning now faces tests from DPRK, China and US
New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
MSMT’s underwhelming first report offers little original material, but experts hold out hope for future improvements
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Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
DPRK alarm reflects fear US will neutralize its arsenal, potentially even pushing it to develop space-based nukes
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North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2025
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China paints road on unused bridge to North Korea in sign of prep for opening
Messages directing traffic appear as DPRK continues work on possible trade facilities near notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’
North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’
An in-depth analysis of missile defense criticism, upgraded train station on Russia border, mega resort law and more
Kim Jong Un pushes ahead with megayacht maintenance, days after warship disaster
Satellite imagery shows luxury vessel in use a day after failed launch, as two others active at mansion beach
More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
Once a progressive cause, conservatives have taken up banner amid concern about Taiwan risks and declining US power
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North Korea digitally added extra drones to air drill photo, analysis suggests
NK Pro discovery of fake combat UAVs in Kim Jong Un image points to effort to make DPRK drone program seem more advanced
A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
While escalation risks have subsided, a US failure to engage or continuation of Ukraine war could alter DPRK’s calculus
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Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
Satellite imagery shows tankers and cargo ships making steady deliveries to Nampho, likely fueling economic development
North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle
An in-depth analysis of party meeting prep, anger at US designation and sensitivity to UN human rights criticism
Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust
DPRK will be closely watching Washington’s tactics, but threats won’t sway a Kim regime in a stronger position than ever
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Every company that joined North Korea’s not-so-international spring trade fair
NK Pro finds nearly 100 DPRK firms participated in first event in 6 years, including likely sanctioned joint ventures
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Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
Seoul could push to revive DPRK engagement, perhaps with China’s help, but faces growing US pressure to confront Beijing
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North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage
DPRK-flagged vessel sails to China while broadcasting as Roman Abramovich pleasure boat docked thousands of miles away
Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
High rollers: How North Korea could exploit casinos to finance nuclear weapons
With gaps in regulation and oversight, global casino industry offers Pyongyang potential pathways for sanctions evasion
North Korea slams Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s inaugural report
An in-depth analysis of criticism of sanctions watchdog, children’s day events and parents pushing their kids to labor
North Korea upgrading military parade training base ahead of likely Oct. event
Satellite imagery shows reconstruction of Kim Jong Un viewing tower and new paving at replica of Kim Il Sung Square
Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
The progressive firebrand rebranded as a centrist, but his campaign positioning now faces tests from DPRK, China and US
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- 01High rollers: How North Korea could exploit casinos to finance nuclear weapons
- 02North Korea’s damaged warship begins repairs near port hosting Russia arms trade
- 03Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
- 04New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
- 05Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
- 06More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
- 07A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
- 08Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust
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