Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
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
North Korea intensifies prep for Party Congress at likely venue in Pyongyang
Banners at April 25 House of Culture suggest event may be days away, as air force appears to train for parade flyovers
February 4, 2026
Epstein was ‘very’ interested in North Korea business prospects, emails show
New files show convicted sex offender exchanged news about the DPRK and discussed the regime
February 3, 2026
North Korean arms trade with Russia appears to chill down in January
Only one suspected Russian ship visited DPRK’s Rason to pick up cargo, possibly due to ice at a Far East port
January 30, 2026
Multiple EU states reported imports of North Korean weapons in 2024, data shows
NK Pro analysis finds Poland, Austria and others brought in millions in goods despite DPRK support for Russia’s invasion
January 23, 2026
