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North Korea upgrading urban combat training facilities, satellite imagery shows
Construction comes amid reports Pyongyang may send more troops to help Russia in war against Ukraine
September 16, 2026
North Korea’s attack drill, Wonsan Kalma slowdown and Google’s blurry maps
Colin Zwirko breaks down Pyongyang’s strike coordination, tourism limits and new obstacles for open-source research
September 16, 2026
North Korea launched several missiles and drones in ‘concentrated’ attack drill
Pyongyang says Saturday missile test involved five weapon systems, vows further testing
September 14, 2026
North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort winds down another short summer season
Authorities dangle trips as reward for exceeding quotas, making destination unreachable for most citizens
September 11, 2026
Google Maps starts blurring images of South Korean military sites and DMZ
US tech giant complies with Seoul rules, reducing free access to imagery used by Pyongyang and outside researchers alike
September 9, 2026
North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence
Kim Jong Un formally commissions warship equipped with nukes, declares intention to limit enemy naval activities
September 7, 2026
Landslides and floods hit North Korea-Russia border region: Imagery
North Korean houses, roads and railways damaged, displacing residents and possibly affecting Russia weapons trade
September 4, 2026
North Korea starts major construction project at coastal missile base
Air defense base 50 miles from South Korean border likely being expanded as nearby homes are demolished
September 2, 2026
North Korea rapidly rebuilding on top of wreckage after severe flash floods
Satellite imagery reveals construction in disaster prone areas at military HQ as authorities keep lid on likely tragedy
September 1, 2026
North Korea pushes ski resort projects near China border and Wonsan Kalma beach
Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s next major tourist zone taking shape amid focus on domestic tourism
August 27, 2026
