Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station
Satellite imagery shows complex featuring 17 large circular structures and underground hallways
August 4, 2026
Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
Royal tombs contain rare murals and objects of excellent craftsmanship and require technical knowledge to carefully open
August 4, 2026
North Korea builds, then buries new facility at main SRBM factory for Russia
Satellite imagery also shows other new construction at missile plant has stalled for almost a year
July 29, 2026
North Korean ships increasingly visit Chinese iron, coal hubs as ties boom
China’s Dalian port sees 60 DPRK cargo ships visit in June, the most in years, likely redirecting traffic from Longkou
July 24, 2026
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
