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North Korea debuts new X-shaped prison layout as it pushes ahead with expansion
NK Pro also identifies two additional sites undergoing reconstruction as part of nationwide prison modernization
July 18, 2025
Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks Russian diplomat’s visit to Wonsan Kalma resort and potential plans for another mass games
July 15, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s $7M yacht on display in Lavrov visit despite poor cover-up attempt
State media attempts to obscure that meeting took place on foreign-made Princess vessel by showing footage of older boat
July 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns
Leader praises troops’ loyalty as construction nears completion on showcase fishing village under 20x10 initiative
July 14, 2025
North Korean troops appear to assemble at military parade rehearsal base
Satellite imagery shows troop trucks at base near Pyongyang as signs point to October event
July 10, 2025
North Korea may be preparing for first ‘mass games’ in 5 years: Imagery
Large-scale propaganda show appears set to take place around Oct. 10 holiday as workers start covering May Day Stadium
July 9, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s new top bodyguard steps into spotlight after quiet shake-up
Change in top security personnel comes as North Korean leader enhances protection against assassination
July 8, 2025
North Korea condemns Quad denuclearization calls as ‘grave provocation’
An in-depth analysis of DPRK nuclear rhetoric, new propaganda posters and three laws adopted in secrecy
July 4, 2025
Most hotels still unfinished at North Korea’s new beach resort despite opening
Only 6 of 17 luxury hotels at Wonsan Kalma appear ready to accept visitors in blow to wider foreign tourism reopening
July 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s grand arrival at big beach resort used yacht handed down from dad
NK Pro analysis shows North Korean leader sailed to Wonsan Kalma aboard No. 999 yacht in effort to enhance royal image
July 1, 2025
