Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
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North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery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
North Korea continues prison expansion as satellite imagery reveals 3 more sites
NK Pro finds evidence of major redevelopment at 13 prisons since 2023, alongside efforts to grow incarceration capacity
March 11, 2026
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2026 rural development plan
Military and mining towns top list of 21 counties selected under third year of Kim Jong Un’s ‘20x10’ project
March 9, 2026
North Korean doctors illegally working at clinics in Russia and Kyrgyzstan
Rare examples of skilled overseas workers suggests DPRK may be expanding scope of labor export schemes
March 6, 2026
New construction starts at North Korean shipyard, site of failed warship launch
Activity at Chongjin on east coast may support naval modernization, though the exact purpose remains unknown
March 3, 2026
