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February 19, 2025

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Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia

Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia

Moscow-based proprietor filed declaration for goods that likely violate UN sanctions banning import of medicinal plants

Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 17, 2025
Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un

Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project

Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
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Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas

State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway

Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 14, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
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North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves

Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2025
Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Koryo Tours and Young Pioneer Tours staff crossed border into Rason, raising hopes for full reopening to tourists

Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 13, 2025
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year

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 Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 12, 2025
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
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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 Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border

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 Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 11, 2025
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
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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 Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

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 Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2025
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