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North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
Analysis

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network

NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
News

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 7, 2025
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
News

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 5, 2025
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
News

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns

Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 5, 2025
Russia tasks small firm with construction of $91 million bridge to North Korea
News

Russia tasks small firm with construction of $91 million bridge to North Korea

Construction on the Tumen River crossing appears to have already begun with completion date set for end of 2026

Russia tasks small firm with construction of $91 million bridge to North Korea
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 4, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025

North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro February 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown
News

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

North Korean leader criticizes ‘mega crimes’ by party officials in towns central to his 20x10 rural development plan

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko January 29, 2025
Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties
News

Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties

Statement by Lukashenko comes after DPRK leader’s sister denied that Pyongyang had proposed a summit

Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 27, 2025
Big city lights: Pyongyang shone bright for Putin, even as rest of DPRK sat dark
Investigations

Big city lights: Pyongyang shone bright for Putin, even as rest of DPRK sat dark

NK Pro analysis of satellite data reveals increasing light levels in North Korea but also a striking urban-rural divide

Big city lights: Pyongyang shone bright for Putin, even as rest of DPRK sat dark
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 27, 2025
US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime
News

US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime

Washington accuses two workers and co-conspirators from US and Mexico of deceiving companies into hiring North Koreans

US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 24, 2025
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