Suspected arms transfers between North Korea and Russia via the port of Rason appear to have slowed this year, compared to the same period in 2024. However, an uptick in activity this month suggests a potential resurgence in shipments as Kyiv has warned that Pyongyang is gearing up for a new transfer of multiple ballistic missiles for Moscow.

NK Pro analysis of available Planet Labs satellite imagery shows that Russian ships — the Angara and Maria — have made four visits to Rason from the start of the year through Feb. 20.

This number is significantly lower than the