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North Korean arms factories race to show progress ahead of party congress
Construction on weapons plants is likely tied to push to boost production of drones, missiles and rocket engines
September 30, 2025
North Korea’s giant new beach resort empties out as short summer season ends
Satellite imagery shows slowdown in activity at Wonsan Kalma after hosting domestic group tours for just 7 weeks
September 25, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he lost control of top hospital project, leading to delays
Ahead of opening, DPRK leader says officials used Pyongyang General Hospital construction for personal gain and ‘fame'
September 24, 2025
North Korea taking apart $38M South Korean government tower in Kaesong
ROK-built Support Center at Kaesong Industrial Complex was damaged when DPRK blew up building next door in 2020
September 18, 2025
Kim Jong Un tears down predecessor’s monuments to build new shrines to himself
Mosaic murals depicting North Korean leader appear for first time in major city centers in boost to personality cult
September 16, 2025
North Korea scrubs ROK Blue House replica from drill photos in latest deception
NK Pro analysis finds DPRK also doctored missile factory images from Kim Jong Un visit in likely effort to hide location
September 12, 2025
Why skyscrapers for families of North Korean war dead could just be gilded cages
Satellite imagery suggests work underway on houses that could enhance surveillance of a politically sensitive group
September 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un lauds troops at war in ‘far-away alien land’ in national day speech
North Korean leader references Russia deployment and rejects ‘foreign’ influence in low-key Sept. 9 celebrations
September 10, 2025
North Korea pushes drone development with secret tests, factory construction
Satellite imagery shows signs of explosions at UAV airbase, as nearby factory project picks up after slowdown
September 9, 2025
North Korea’s engine test, Kim Jong Un’s Beijing diplomacy and trade fair plans
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks the DPRK’s missile advances and why it has barred Western businesses from an upcoming event
September 9, 2025
