Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
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
Russia spent $166K to fly late envoy’s remains from North Korea, records suggest
Procurement notice shows state firm arranged ‘evacuation’ flight days after Alexander Matsegora’s death
February 27, 2026
North Korea rolls out red carpet at military parade venue in final prep
Red decorations and chairs set up in central Pyongyang, a task typically done within 3 days of parade
February 25, 2026
North Korean ships appear to conduct ‘odd’ fuel transfer in waters off Japan
Tokyo didn’t take action against vessels that entered its EEZ, despite recently seizing Chinese fishing boat
February 20, 2026
Cargo ship appears at North Korean nuclear submarine site for first time
Satellite imagery showing visit to factory on east coast may indicate project entering new stage
February 18, 2026
Satellite image shows 9th Party Congress slogan for North Korean military parade
Thousands of civilians spell out slogan in central Pyongyang, confirming plans for parade around political gathering
February 12, 2026
North Korean skyscraper project appears set to open before Party Congress
Satellite imagery suggests work winding down on 5-year, 50K-home development, as prep for next phase begins
February 10, 2026
