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Kim Jong Un leads politburo meeting on economy without disclosing details
North Korean propaganda report makes no mention of specific projects, military or major foreign policy issues
August 26, 2026
North Korea tears down South Korean churches, apartments at aborted nuclear site
Housing compound demolition comes 20 years after closure of multinational project to build nuclear reactors in DPRK
August 24, 2026
North Korea launches barrage of short-range missiles from Pyongyang
Third ballistic missile test this month comes as China’s top diplomat Wang Yi meets South Korean president in Seoul
August 20, 2026
New driving courses pop up in Pyongyang after Kim Jong Un allows private cars
Satellite imagery reveals facilities for training and testing as slew of new drivers hit the road
August 19, 2026
North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans
Satellite imagery shows activity starting after Kim Jong Un demanded bases for new warships in June
August 17, 2026
North Korea quietly mobilizes thousands to huge new Pyongyang construction site
State media silent on complex featuring large industrial buildings and dozens of apartment blocks in remote area
August 14, 2026
Buried missile facilities, mystery telecom site and North Korea’s naval buildup
Colin Zwirko talks unusual construction, possible satellite infrastructure and renewed work at a long-stalled naval base
August 12, 2026
North Korea conducts 2nd missile test in a week as US-ROK prep for joint drills
Brief flight time suggests another short-range ballistic missile, though Pyongyang did not publicize Aug. 6 launch
August 12, 2026
North Korea restarts east coast naval base project for new warships, submarines
Satellite imagery shows new activity at long-stalled Munchon base after Kim laments lack of modern naval facilities
August 10, 2026
North Korean military parade training ends after small July event, imagery shows
Satellite imagery reveals new details about training trends as it appears no larger parade upcoming
August 7, 2026
