Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
North Korean arms factories race to show progress ahead of party congress
Construction on weapons plants is likely tied to push to boost production of drones, missiles and rocket engines
September 30, 2025
North Korea’s giant new beach resort empties out as short summer season ends
Satellite imagery shows slowdown in activity at Wonsan Kalma after hosting domestic group tours for just 7 weeks
September 25, 2025
North Korea taking apart $38M South Korean government tower in Kaesong
ROK-built Support Center at Kaesong Industrial Complex was damaged when DPRK blew up building next door in 2020
September 18, 2025
North Korea dismantles network of anti-aircraft guns protecting main nuke site
Satellite imagery shows ongoing work to remove 23 artillery batteries around Yongbyon, possibly to install newer systems
September 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un tears down predecessor’s monuments to build new shrines to himself
Mosaic murals depicting North Korean leader appear for first time in major city centers in boost to personality cult
September 16, 2025
North Korea scrubs ROK Blue House replica from drill photos in latest deception
NK Pro analysis finds DPRK also doctored missile factory images from Kim Jong Un visit in likely effort to hide location
September 12, 2025
North Korean army blamed Russia for early casualties in Kursk, state TV reveals
KCTV broadcast documents coordination issues in apparent effort to head off criticism for losses in Ukraine war
September 12, 2025
North Korea pushes drone development with secret tests, factory construction
Satellite imagery shows signs of explosions at UAV airbase, as nearby factory project picks up after slowdown
September 9, 2025
Thousands of North Korean troops join practices for upcoming military parade
Satellite imagery shows soldiers marching and more troop trucks at Pyongyang training site ahead of likely Oct. 10 event
September 8, 2025
Major construction ramps up at North Korean missile base attached to Kim mansion
Satellite imagery reveals new hexagonal bunkers and large administrative center near site of 8 recent missile tests
August 29, 2025
