Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
North Korea set for another bumper harvest after strong summer crop growth
NK Pro analysis points to steady improvements in crop health, likely thanks to good weather rather than party policies
October 21, 2025
North Korean corvette sails to dry dock in sign of progress for troubled project
Satellite imagery shows Tuman-class ship at repair yard, a possible step toward deployment despite focus on destroyers
October 3, 2025
Russian cargo ship visits North Korea weapons port for first time in 2 months
Suspected maritime weapons trade resumes after pause, though rail link may have kept flow going
October 2, 2025
Chinese cargo plane makes rare North Korea trip after foreign minister visit
Air China 747 flies from Shanghai to Pyongyang just before DPRK’s top diplomat returns from Beijing trip
October 1, 2025
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
