Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
North Korea builds first large-scale solar farm to address ‘energy problem’
Satellite imagery shows facility covers 25 acres in southern coastal city, amid push to diversify power production
May 25, 2026
North Korea starts construction work at air base 30 miles from ROK border
Satellite imagery shows demolition and prep for new project amid air force overhaul, drone development
May 20, 2026
North Korea appears to test rocket engine, build satellite launch viewing area
NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery suggests high level of activity at Sohae launch complex in recent weeks
May 19, 2026
North Korea finishes dismantlement of South Korean liaison office, reunion hotel
Demolition of multi-million dollar projects in Kumgang and Kaesong are part of efforts to erase inter-Korean ties
May 14, 2026
North Korean military base located after recent Kim Jong Un visit
NK Pro identifies 425th Mechanized Infantry Division, former base of tank unit lauded for invading Seoul
May 12, 2026
North Korea acknowledges ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine for first time
New war museum spotlights Hwasong SRBM unit, depicting DPRK’s wider role in Russian war against Ukraine
May 8, 2026
North Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border
Runway expansion and new exit taxiways suggest improvements for civilian planes but may have military implications
April 15, 2026
After a decade of work, extension of Pyongyang Metro still years from completion
Construction proceeds at a snail’s pace despite growing pressure on North Korean capital’s transport system
April 13, 2026
North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
Lack of progress at Munchon location means destroyer may have to operate out of ill-equipped ports
April 8, 2026
Construction to upgrade North Korea’s space launch complex enters new stage
Imagery shows worker camp moved, homes demolished as Kim Jong Un calls for ‘evolved’ satellite program
April 3, 2026
