Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
Chinese bus factory that Kim Jong Un visited has strong ties with North Korea
Huanghai vehicles have been rebranded in the DPRK before, and company appears to see new bridge as a lifeline
High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital
Appearance of 2025 models suggest more expensive EVs are making inroads amid a surge in private car ownership
Kim Jong Un erasing prominent symbol of predecessors’ top military rank
Removal of Generalissimo star from former leaders’ shrines aligns with push to bolster Kim’s personality cult
October 22, 2026
Russia appears to use AI to enhance photos, distorting Kim Jong Un’s face
Official photos of education chief’s visit to North Korea also add extra finger to Putin’s hand, mangle text
October 21, 2026
North Korea misses deadline to launch third naval destroyer
Imagery shows construction has ramped up on larger warships, raising possibility DPRK has reexamined destroyer program
October 20, 2026
North Korean military parade training site active ahead of Oct. 10 holiday
Appearance of 400 trucks raises possibility troops will march in event, but no signs of preparations for warship launch
October 9, 2026
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
