- North Korea reports on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment, highlights turmoil in South
- UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on North Korea for 10th straight year
- ROK acting president warns North may exploit ‘turmoil’ following Yoon’s ouster
- Seoul pledges $100M to Ukraine, cites North Korea-Russia ties as regional threat
North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s education policies, the DPRK’s first wildfire emergency alert and sporting success
April 4, 2025
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
Construction picks up after winter hiatus at factory linked to engines for satellite rockets and long-range missiles
Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
While assets signal quick strides in the country’s C4ISTAR capabilities, their actual effectiveness may be modest
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025
New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones
What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death
The DPRK is reopening to foreigners in fits and starts, but a new survey shows Americans remain wary amid travel ban
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North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
Satellite imagery reveals progress on west coast frigate as Pyongyang eyes assets to challenge US spy flights
North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’
How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue
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Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes
US and Russia still need to replace their own arms control treaty before they can address major differences on DPRK
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North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts
With new frigates, North Korea broadcasts a more assertive naval approach
Revelations about country’s biggest-ever ships suggest DPRK seeks to break naval isolation, possibly with Russian help
Boom or bust? Mixed signals raise questions about health of North Korean economy
Ambitious construction push and strong Russia ties point to growth, but the windfall may not be reaching the DPRK people
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Why Israel’s Zionist Left once sang the praises of North Korea
Leftists defined themselves by supporting ‘people’s hero’ Kim Il Sung during the Korean War, only to later sour on DPRK
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North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills
An in-depth analysis of front-line ‘volunteers,’ women’s day celebrations, a BTS program and a ‘war to improve nature’
A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover
State media confirms submarine is DPRK’s largest-ever and will carry cruise missiles, but its main value may be prestige
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
‘20x10’ project shaping up different than advertised, with most of the 23 counties already hosting major facilities
North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery
NK Pro analysis suggests DPRK sought to demonstrate accuracy to enemies or potential buyers with Monday launch
North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push
After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils
Record-breaking theft shocked crypto industry into action, but investigators face uphill battle to recover funds in time
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Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
Construction picks up after winter hiatus at factory linked to engines for satellite rockets and long-range missiles
Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
While assets signal quick strides in the country’s C4ISTAR capabilities, their actual effectiveness may be modest
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025
New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones
LATEST ANALYSIS
- 01North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
- 02Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
- 03New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
- 04What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death
- 05North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
- 06How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
- 07Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes
- 08With new frigates, North Korea broadcasts a more assertive naval approach
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