Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
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
Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes
NK News finds man behind joint factory has actively promoted use of DPRK workers to fill Russia’s shortages
April 2, 2026
Pyongyang likely preparing to host hundreds at compound used for leader summits
Analysis of satellite imagery shows new hotel-like buildings next to guesthouses where Xi and Putin have stayed
April 2, 2026
North Korean ship docks at southern Chinese port in likely sanctions breach
Allowing visit by DPRK bulker shows China is ‘getting more blunt in not hiding its illegal activities,’ expert says
March 31, 2026
North Korea signals US policy importance in diplomatic corps photo
NK Pro identifies most of the 42 diplomats who took a group photo with Kim Jong Un after parliamentary session
March 31, 2026
North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests
Similarity between the project and existing military tree nursery points to attempt to obscure military activities
March 30, 2026
North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
Traffic delays and accidents caused by aging tram infrastructure led to prioritizing electric vehicles, sources said
March 25, 2026
