Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
North Korea builds large new jail in Chongjin as national prison project expands
Exclusive NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery finds 14th prison to be built or remodeled in last three years
July 24, 2026
North Korea renovates launchpad in latest sign of spy satellite preparation
Satellite imagery shows launchpad repaved and new security measures after Kim demands military space program revival
July 21, 2026
North Korea boosts warship project with new construction at Rason shipyard
New destroyer also returns to Rason in northeast following missile launch exercise down the coast
July 17, 2026
North Korea appears to ramp up military satellite plans with another engine test
Satellite imagery reveals signs of test at Sohae space launch complex in July
July 16, 2026
North Korea preps main drone base for big demonstration, bulldozes old features
Satellite imagery shows large grandstands almost complete and land clearing around runway
July 15, 2026
North Korea tearing down gray markets and replacing with ‘20×10’ facilities
Satellite imagery shows reorganization of contentious ‘jangmadang’ markets under Kim Jong Un’s pet project
July 13, 2026
Tax evasion in Moscow reveals early North Korean labor supply scheme: records
Koryo Group, co-founded by a DPRK man, employed dozens of North Koreans while claiming it outsourced work to local firms
July 7, 2026
North Korea installing large Kim Jong Un murals in city centers across country
NK News analysis has identified new murals in 8 of 14 major cities as leader expands cult of personality
July 7, 2026
North Korea-China smuggling scheme appears to restart after monthslong lull
Satellite imagery shows staging lots and crossing points active along Yalu River soon after Kim-Xi summit
July 6, 2026
North Korean traders fall victim to Russian corn supply scam: records
DPRK buyer used sanctioned Mongolian front to buy $1.4M worth of Russian corn, only to be scammed by Russian supplier
July 3, 2026
