Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
War of words: How to evaluate North Korean claims of another ROK drone incursion
Civilian action appears most likely, but limited evidence means false flag and third-party operations can’t be ruled out
January 12, 2026
North Korea hasn’t resumed regular flights to Shanghai, counter to schedule
Data shows Air Koryo flew to Chinese city only once in recent months despite stating it operates biweekly flights
January 8, 2026
1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers
Data shows Russia ties once again led the way, even as the DPRK strengthened cooperation with other players
December 31, 2025
YouTubers, K-pop defectors and Trump: The top North Korea stories of 2025
From a radioactive Russian delivery to influencers in Pyongyang, NK News revisits our best reporting from this year
December 26, 2025
Russian Wagner Group-linked cargo jet makes rare flight to North Korea
Investigative journalists previously tracked the aircraft supporting the paramilitary organization in Africa
December 15, 2025
Seoul praises legal change banning activist balloon launches toward North Korea
Unification ministry says amendment to aviation law no longer allows launches under 2 kg, amid crackdown on leafleting
December 4, 2025
What we’ve learned about the alleged plan to provoke North Korea for martial law
One year on, evidence continues to emerge suggesting Yoon sent drones to incite response, highlighting DPRK’s restraint
December 3, 2025
Pie in the sky: North Korea flaunts new aerial assets out of step with its needs
Air force ceremony aimed to evoke a glorious future but ultimately betrayed the DPRK’s ill-conceived modernization plans
December 2, 2025
Kim vows to upgrade outdated North Korean air force with new ‘strategic’ assets
DPRK leader calls for stronger aerial capabilities against enemy 'espionage,' showcases possible nuclear-capable missile
November 30, 2025
Russian airline begins routing flights over North Korea, long avoided by others
S7 Airline’s flights between Vladivostok and Shanghai likely net the DPRK fees but raise safety, sanctions concerns
November 19, 2025
