North Korean TV airs outdated map laying claim to South Korean border islands
Broadcast runs counter to anti-unification policy and suggests disinterest in clarifying border amid mine dispute
October 8, 2026
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
Satellite images show large new launch prep facility and upgrades at observation area, pointing to more regular testing
How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses
Launch of intermediate-range capability underscores DPRK’s push to develop range of maneuverable payloads
Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Asian Games medals and farm quotas to criticism of Japan
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
Experts expect the long-delayed bridge to bring economic gains to China and North Korea, as they forge ties with Russia
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A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
The crises share a familiar trigger, but North Korea now has different priorities and fewer reasons to negotiate.
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North Korea expanding uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon: Imagery
DPRK has now upgraded enrichment sites 3 times and built a brand new one over past 5 years amid nuclear weapons buildup
Chinese authorities seize smuggled goods bound for North Korea: records
Customs filings from border city reveal machinery hidden in freight trucks bound for North Korea
Kim Jong Un pushes propaganda overhaul as North Korea begins fall harvest
A recap of everything in state media this week, from missile tests and ideological work to farming drive and sports wins
North Korea starts building new warships on both coasts: Satellite imagery
Large construction projects also underway at 3 shipyards following Kim Jong Un’s orders to build 10,000-ton cruisers
Likely Russian ship docks in North Korea’s Rason port for first time since May
Satellite imagery shows mystery vessel at pier tied to suspected arms shipments as DPRK steps up weapons activity.
Trump doesn’t need a grand deal with Kim, but rather small coordinated actions
The upcoming summit with China should aim for minimum coordinated action on North Korea, not a grand bargain.
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North Korean truck plant exposed as missile launcher factory: Analysis
NK Pro breaks down Kim Jong Un’s latest tour of factories building drones and missile launch vehicles
North Korean trade with China rises 3.7% in August thanks to wig exports: data
Trade reversed a three-month downward trend, marking an uptick due to leisure goods, human hair and wig trade
North Korea tensions expose Seoul’s uneasy relationship with UN Command
Latest dispute revives deeper questions over armistice authority, the DMZ and OPCON transfer
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North Korea hides missile launch from civilian populace as officials lambast US
A recap of everything in state media this week, from officials’ public criticism of the US to missing missile reports
North Korea upgrading urban combat training facilities, satellite imagery shows
Construction comes amid reports Pyongyang may send more troops to help Russia in war against Ukraine
North Korea’s politburo meeting hints at secret changes to senior officials
Given the ongoing anti-corruption campaign, the reshuffling suggests some military resistance toward a crackdown.
North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort winds down another short summer season
Authorities dangle trips as reward for exceeding quotas, making destination unreachable for most citizens
Kim Jong Un dominates founding anniversary coverage as media mutes US criticism
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the Kang Kon destroyer deployment to the Asian Games plans
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
Satellite images show large new launch prep facility and upgrades at observation area, pointing to more regular testing
How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses
Launch of intermediate-range capability underscores DPRK’s push to develop range of maneuverable payloads
Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Asian Games medals and farm quotas to criticism of Japan
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
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- 01North Korean TV airs outdated map laying claim to South Korean border islands
- 02How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses
- 03Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
- 04A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
- 05Chinese authorities seize smuggled goods bound for North Korea: records
- 06Likely Russian ship docks in North Korea’s Rason port for first time since May
- 07Trump doesn’t need a grand deal with Kim, but rather small coordinated actions
- 08North Korean trade with China rises 3.7% in August thanks to wig exports: data
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