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North Korea’s new destroyers, China border trade and Seoul’s coexistence dilemma
Colin Zwirko talks naval push and smuggling routes, while Gabriela Bernal explores lessons from Serbia and Kosovo
July 8, 2026
Kim Jong Un visits mausoleum to mark 32nd death anniversary of Kim Il Sung
Photos show Kim at Kumsusan Palace of the Sun after he stopped paying respects on former leaders’ birthdays
July 8, 2026
North Korea installing large Kim Jong Un murals in city centers across country
NK News analysis has identified new murals in 8 of 14 major cities as leader expands cult of personality
July 7, 2026
North Korea-China smuggling scheme appears to restart after monthslong lull
Satellite imagery shows staging lots and crossing points active along Yalu River soon after Kim-Xi summit
July 6, 2026
Kim Jong Un orders work on at least 9 of his mansions in June: satellite imagery
The simultaneous roofwork took place on a variety of the North Korean leader’s luxurious compounds across the country
July 1, 2026
New North Korean warship still at civilian port a week after deployment ceremony
NK Pro analysis also reveals movement of new east coast naval destroyer, including to base near nuke submarine factory
June 30, 2026
North Korea tests ability to strike ROK power stations with tactical nukes: KCNA
ROK public wasn’t alerted to Thursday test; Kim Jong Un also inspects Wonsan beach resort
June 26, 2026
New activity detected at North Korean military parade base: satellite imagery
Training for possible parade appears to start as trucks arrive and garages renovated
June 25, 2026
Kim Jong Un denounces elites’ love of ‘corrupt wealth’ in speech to cadres
North Korean leader details youth disinterest and ongoing loyalty problems, demanding steps to ‘purify’ Workers’ Party
June 2, 2026
A modular missile system, warship testing and signs Xi will visit North Korea
Colin Zwirko unpacks DPRK’s latest military developments and its efforts to expand renewable energy
June 2, 2026
