Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
Exclusive NK Pro analysis finds new construction is part of at least five major prison projects ongoing around country
April 10, 2025
Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge
NK News investigation suggests small company that Moscow tasked with $100M project is a front for bigger firm
March 28, 2025
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
March 11, 2025
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
March 10, 2025
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
March 6, 2025
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
March 3, 2025
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
March 3, 2025
Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps
NK Pro analysis reveals two facilities rebuilt and a third expanded, likely to improve security and handle more inmates
January 28, 2025
Big city lights: Pyongyang shone bright for Putin, even as rest of DPRK sat dark
NK Pro analysis of satellite data reveals increasing light levels in North Korea but also a striking urban-rural divide
January 27, 2025
North Korea starts work on huge greenhouse farm 4x the size of past megaproject
NK Pro analysis suggests complex on China border could become world’s largest, after DPRK falsely claimed title before
January 22, 2025
