- US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers
- North Korea says it will ‘update’ nuclear forces in response to G7 criticism
- High-level Russian officials visit North Korea amid military successes in Kursk
- Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening
Why Israel’s Zionist Left once sang the praises of North Korea
Leftists defined themselves by supporting ‘people’s hero’ Kim Il Sung during the Korean War, only to later sour on DPRK
March 17, 2025
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills
An in-depth analysis of front-line ‘volunteers,’ women’s day celebrations, a BTS program and a ‘war to improve nature’
A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover
State media confirms submarine is DPRK’s largest-ever and will carry cruise missiles, but its main value may be prestige
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
‘20x10’ project shaping up different than advertised, with most of the 23 counties already hosting major facilities
North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery
NK Pro analysis suggests DPRK sought to demonstrate accuracy to enemies or potential buyers with Monday launch
North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push
After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils
Record-breaking theft shocked crypto industry into action, but investigators face uphill battle to recover funds in time
Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more
North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
Exclusive satellite imagery analysis reveals likely launchpad and storage for largest nukes near demolished Kim mansion
North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’
What North and South Korea saw in the explosive Trump-Zelensky spat
Blow-up and aid pause will raise alarm bells in Seoul, though there are key differences between Ukraine and peninsula
North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
DPRK activity raises questions about seafood sales in violation of sanctions as allies cooperate beyond Ukraine war
North Korea dismantling large prison on east coast ahead of possible renovation
‘Kyohwaso No. 9’ in Hamhung is fourth major prison camp to see demolition or construction in last year
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers
Institutional shakeups and aggressive posture could expose US to cyberattacks and hinder multilateral deterrence efforts
Exclusive: North Korea testing larger new recon drone, pushing deployment plan
NK Pro identifies apparent improved Global Hawk copycat UAV in satellite imagery as hanger construction accelerated
DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
Transfers via Rason saw downturn compared to same period year prior as uptick this month comes amid warning from Kyiv
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
An in-depth analysis of one of the DPRK’s ‘greatest’ holidays, AUKUS criticism and women 'volunteering’ to labor
Satellite images show demolition at North Korea’s military parade training base
New activity could be early sign of prep for first parade in two years as state media hypes Oct. 10 party anniversary
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
Surge in construction at Thaesong Machine Factory started last summer, possibly related to new rocket engine development
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills
An in-depth analysis of front-line ‘volunteers,’ women’s day celebrations, a BTS program and a ‘war to improve nature’
A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover
State media confirms submarine is DPRK’s largest-ever and will carry cruise missiles, but its main value may be prestige
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
‘20x10’ project shaping up different than advertised, with most of the 23 counties already hosting major facilities
North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery
NK Pro analysis suggests DPRK sought to demonstrate accuracy to enemies or potential buyers with Monday launch
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- 01Why Israel’s Zionist Left once sang the praises of North Korea
- 02A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover
- 03What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
- 04After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils
- 05North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
- 06What North and South Korea saw in the explosive Trump-Zelensky spat
- 07How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers
- 08Exclusive: North Korea testing larger new recon drone, pushing deployment plan
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