Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
Kim Jong Un orders work on at least 9 of his mansions in June: satellite imagery
The simultaneous roofwork took place on a variety of the North Korean leader’s luxurious compounds across the country
July 1, 2026
New North Korean warship still at civilian port a week after deployment ceremony
NK Pro analysis also reveals movement of new east coast naval destroyer, including to base near nuke submarine factory
June 30, 2026
Tuberculosis cases trigger mandatory treatment of North Korean workers in Russia
Court documents provide a peek at early DPRK labor migration, raising concerns over workers’ living conditions in Russia
June 29, 2026
New activity detected at North Korean military parade base: satellite imagery
Training for possible parade appears to start as trucks arrive and garages renovated
June 25, 2026
Russian ship tied to North Korean arms smuggling docks at Indian port
Expert accuses India of breaching sanctions by allowing Maia-1 to berth after Russian naval escort
June 4, 2026
Russian cargo ship makes clandestine delivery to North Korean port
Freighter linked to arms smuggling for Ukraine war dropped off cargo after voyage from Russian Far East
June 2, 2026
North Korea’s spring drought had only limited impact on crops, data suggests
Satellite data reveals lower soil moisture but strong vegetation growth, pointing to improved irrigation methods
June 1, 2026
North Korea appears to be prepping for leader summit amid reports of Xi visit
Imagery show installation in central Pyongyang resembling gazebo used to welcome Putin, Lukashenko
May 29, 2026
Satellite images capture North Korean destroyer sailing on west coast Thursday
DPRK’s largest modern warship may be conducting navigation and missile tests ahead of planned June deployment
May 28, 2026
North Korean showroom selling Lexus, Mercedes luxury cars for up to $250K
NK Pro confirms recent models on display despite sanctions on vehicle imports, often at double the international price
May 28, 2026
