Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
The Associated Press in North Korea: A Potemkin news bureau?
Confidential AP agreement with North Korea gives Pyongyang control over news stories
China exports shotgun ammo to North Korea without notifying UN
Ammunition export is likely a "technical violation" of the DPRK arms embargo
Murky Waters: North Korea’s ships in South Korean seas
How DPRK vessels use different flags to circumvent the May 4 sanctions
North Korean diplomats and the illegal ivory trade
A look into the DPRK’s involvement in the illegal ivory, rhino horn trade for hard currency
Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes
North Korea takes Russian oil while China's crude cut-off seems increasingly unlikely
North Korea may host international golf tournament in Kumgang
Tournament could include the South Korean funded Ananti-Kumgang hotel golf course
On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea
Mercedes limousines worth up to $2M each spotted at July military parade
Who is So Tae Ha, head of the Japanese abductions investigation?
Vice minister’s actual role remains unclear, but may be close confidant to Kim Jong Un
ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry
Construction photos of Pyongyang's hallmark Changjon Street apartment reveal numerous structural flaws
North Korea’s Man in Amsterdam: Who is James Kim?
Inside the peculiar world of North Korean operations abroad