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North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Investigations

North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader

Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK

North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
News

Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project

North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts

Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 5, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro November 4, 2024
North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says
News

North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says

Ukrainian leader warns DPRK will gain experience in drone production as he appeals to South Korea for military aid

North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 1, 2024
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
News

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 30, 2024
What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Analysis

What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won

Dramatic currency movements in DPRK raise concerns about financial crisis, likely due to state clampdown on use of forex

What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Peter WardPeter Ward October 30, 2024
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
News

North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report

Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine

North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
News

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 22, 2024
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
News

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 18, 2024
North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
News

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement

Artillery drill led by Kim Jong Un comes as DPRK expected to revise how it defines inter-Korean boundary in Yellow Sea

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 7, 2024
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