Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
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
October 6, 2026
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
September 29, 2026
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
September 25, 2026
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
September 22, 2026
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
September 16, 2026
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
September 11, 2026
Landslides and floods hit North Korea-Russia border region: Imagery
North Korean houses, roads and railways damaged, displacing residents and possibly affecting Russia weapons trade
September 4, 2026
North Korea starts major construction project at coastal missile base
Air defense base 50 miles from South Korean border likely being expanded as nearby homes are demolished
September 2, 2026
North Korea rapidly rebuilding on top of wreckage after severe flash floods
Satellite imagery reveals construction in disaster prone areas at military HQ as authorities keep lid on likely tragedy
September 1, 2026
North Korea pushes ski resort projects near China border and Wonsan Kalma beach
Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s next major tourist zone taking shape amid focus on domestic tourism
August 27, 2026
