NK Pro analysis shows North Korea rapidly built at least 12 horse tracks at army bases, for reasons that remain unclear
Propaganda display also acknowledges ‘smuggling’ issue but relies on images of early-2000s tech
Only a few thousand new homes appeared across the country last year as state media stays coy about construction targets
Renovated Sinuiju Square features copies of capital’s buildings and propaganda signs and could be used for parades
Despite recent call for increased weapons production, new art and slogans emphasize sectors like farming and fishing
DPRK has not held mass games in two years, replacing card-flipping kids with video projections at New Year’s Eve concert
NK News identifies likely location of daughter’s 1st missile factory inspection as North Korea signals nuclear ambitions
North Korean leader previews ‘new’ ICBM development, spy satellite launch plans in 2023 as major party meeting ends
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un also holds politburo meeting Friday as ongoing party plenum winds down
New activity at Pyongyang training area suggests missile launchers will feature in parade, though date still unclear
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