Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit
Similar activity seen just before past foreign leader visits, suggesting Russian leader could soon land in North Korea
June 12, 2024
North Korea threatens ‘unforeseen disaster’ over alleged US spy plane flights
Accusations of espionage follow DPRK satellite launch and warnings against US and ROK ‘intrusions’ into territory
May 31, 2024
Canada to deploy aircraft to monitor illegal North Korean ship-to-ship transfers
Tokyo says plane will operate from Okinawa air base as part of regular surveillance of DPRK efforts to evade sanctions
May 9, 2024
China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
Beijing alleges Australian helicopter violated its airspace, defending actions as ‘lawful and safe’
May 8, 2024
Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
Flight of the Concorde? North Korea’s brief flirtation with supersonic airliners
DPRK once pursued deal to buy Concorde jets, highlighting its pursuit of new tech and desire for recognition from West
May 3, 2024
North Korea’s Air Koryo changes logo to comply with new anti-unification policy
Removal of Korean Peninsula from flag carrier’s logo is in line with sweeping changes to inter-Korean symbols this year
April 25, 2024
New Zealand to deploy new aircraft to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion
Boeing P-8A Poseidon will operate out of Okinawa from mid-April and watch for illegal ship-to-ship transfers
April 10, 2024
Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
Delegations from Far East and culture ministry mark latest push to expand cooperation beyond arms sales for Ukraine war
March 19, 2024
