Investigations
Latest NK PRO investigations related to the DPRK
North Korean military ramping up parade training ahead of 9th Party Congress
High-resolution imagery shows around 6K soldiers practicing goosestepping for upcoming event, likely in early 2026
December 4, 2025
Russia-North Korea talks likely focused on resources and energy, photos suggest
NK News identifies key Russian energy, resources and construction officials at recent bilateral commission meeting
December 4, 2025
Inside Russia’s system for disguising North Korean workers as student ‘trainees’
Documents seen by NK Pro detail how a recruitment firm and a college in Moscow bring in DPRK laborers despite sanctions
December 2, 2025
North Korea plans to flood DMZ for new power station near Kumgang
State media reveals map of planned dam construction that will create reservoir running up against MDL
November 28, 2025
North Korea has refortified 74% of border in DMZ, satellite imagery shows
NK Pro analysis finds Pyongyang has accelerated construction of defense lines since June under anti-South Korea policy
November 26, 2025
North Korean power plant suffered catastrophic failure before opening
Satellite imagery reveals pressure blowout at hydroelectric Tanchon Power Station that has required months of repairs
November 24, 2025
North Korea sees surge to at least 14 smartphone brands on back of Chinese tech
Analysis of trade fairs point to expanding domestic manufacturing but continued reliance on sanctioned Chinese services
November 19, 2025
Russia set to earmark $11M to search for oil off North Korea’s east coast
Initiative to explore deep-sea shelf aims to help DPRK address energy shortages and secure Russian access to deposits
November 18, 2025
North Koreans are buying cars like never before, straining Pyongyang’s limits
Relaxed rules appear to be driving an uptick in private car ownership, as a new wealthy class embraces Chinese imports
November 18, 2025
North Korea appears to deploy 2nd nuclear-armed corvette to ROK border
Ship moves to port at Kumgang tourist zone in possible response to US-ROK naval drills
November 14, 2025
