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Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers
September 2, 2024
North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery
New seawall laid groundwork for leader-approved plant but then changed course, leaving timeline for construction unclear
August 29, 2024
North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year
Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills
August 28, 2024
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport
August 27, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI
North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media
August 26, 2024
North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
Construction project on east coast likely seeks to improve sailor training and support DPRK’s newest corvettes
August 21, 2024
North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones
Satellite imagery hints at Kim Jong Un visit as work may signal plans to ramp up flight testing of copycat aircraft
August 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day
North Korean leader signals strong ties with rare visit to monument to Soviet troops, greets flood victims in capital
August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project
Analysis shows construction began in April and that North Korean leader likely only inspected flooding at the site
August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims
North Korean leader likely imported car this year, demonstrating ability to move large sanctioned items like weapons
August 14, 2024
