- North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge
- North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
- US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment
- North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
North Korea prioritizes shipyard construction as major naval base project stalls
Imagery shows work hasn’t begun on east coast base set to host new destroyer, despite Kim Jong Un’s demand for upgrades
April 30, 2025
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
Built rapidly, the DPRK’s largest-ever warship likely benefited from Russian aid and features formidable weapons suite
How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
Newly revealed text outlines controls on not only sensitive military items but even seemingly harmless consumer goods
Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more
North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of prestige television about rural reform, Day of the Sun festivities, Syria ties and more
Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
Apparent reshuffle of officials suggests Kim Jong Un seeks to consolidate loyalty and pose as anti-corruption crusader
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With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election
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North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more
North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
Exclusive NK Pro analysis finds new construction is part of at least five major prison projects ongoing around country
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets
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North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK
North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s education policies, the DPRK’s first wildfire emergency alert and sporting success
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
Construction picks up after winter hiatus at factory linked to engines for satellite rockets and long-range missiles
Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
While assets signal quick strides in the country’s C4ISTAR capabilities, their actual effectiveness may be modest
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025
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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones
What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death
The DPRK is reopening to foreigners in fits and starts, but a new survey shows Americans remain wary amid travel ban
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North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
Satellite imagery reveals progress on west coast frigate as Pyongyang eyes assets to challenge US spy flights
North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’
How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue
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Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes
US and Russia still need to replace their own arms control treaty before they can address major differences on DPRK
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ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
Built rapidly, the DPRK’s largest-ever warship likely benefited from Russian aid and features formidable weapons suite
How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
Newly revealed text outlines controls on not only sensitive military items but even seemingly harmless consumer goods
Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more
North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of prestige television about rural reform, Day of the Sun festivities, Syria ties and more
LATEST ANALYSIS
- 01North Korea prioritizes shipyard construction as major naval base project stalls
- 02North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
- 03How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
- 04Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
- 05With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
- 06Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
- 07North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
- 08North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
- 09Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
- 10New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
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