Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
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
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
