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North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year
News

North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year

New report says DPRK actors stole almost $800M in crypto but warns estimate likely to increase as new data emerges

North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 12, 2025
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
Analysis

Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows

NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country

Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border
News

Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border

State media claims greenhouse project will be ‘largest-ever,’ aimed at boosting agriculture and flood recovery efforts

Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 11, 2025
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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