Exclusive: North Korea testing larger new recon drone, pushing deployment plan
NK Pro identifies apparent improved Global Hawk copycat UAV in satellite imagery as hanger construction accelerated
February 21, 2025
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
Transfers via Rason saw downturn compared to same period year prior as uptick this month comes amid warning from Kyiv
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
An in-depth analysis of one of the DPRK’s ‘greatest’ holidays, AUKUS criticism and women 'volunteering’ to labor
Satellite images show demolition at North Korea’s military parade training base
New activity could be early sign of prep for first parade in two years as state media hypes Oct. 10 party anniversary
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
Surge in construction at Thaesong Machine Factory started last summer, possibly related to new rocket engine development
North Korea building second warship of largest new class on east coast: Report
Construction in Chongjin resembles new destroyer project on opposite coast in Nampho, NK Pro analysis finds
Beyond the battlefield: How drone cooperation deepens North Korea-Russia ties
DPRK-Russia drone cooperation highlights Pyongyang’s quest for advanced tech and Moscow’s need for mass-produced UAVs
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador
How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
Negotiations between Trump and Putin could force Kim to rethink Russia ties and push DPRK toward renewed US diplomacy
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes
North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
Construction underway and village demolished at newer base in Pyongyang, in signs of prep for military drills
How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops
DeepSeek’s open-source R1 offers Pyongyang path toward realizing Kim’s vision of AI-powered military to challenge rivals
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
An in-depth analysis of appeal for faith in ideology and orders, coverage of Yoon’s legal woes and more factory openings
North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment
NK Pro geolocates base from new Kim Jong Un documentary footage, though film short on other military revelations
Trump’s first-week overtures on North Korea are unlikely to entice Kim Jong Un
Kim will see US rhetoric at odds with moves to strengthen military, suggesting a return to diplomacy isn’t guaranteed
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
Transfers via Rason saw downturn compared to same period year prior as uptick this month comes amid warning from Kyiv
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
An in-depth analysis of one of the DPRK’s ‘greatest’ holidays, AUKUS criticism and women 'volunteering’ to labor
Satellite images show demolition at North Korea’s military parade training base
New activity could be early sign of prep for first parade in two years as state media hypes Oct. 10 party anniversary
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
Surge in construction at Thaesong Machine Factory started last summer, possibly related to new rocket engine development
LATEST ANALYSIS
- 01Exclusive: North Korea testing larger new recon drone, pushing deployment plan
- 02DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
- 03Satellite images show demolition at North Korea’s military parade training base
- 04North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
- 05North Korea building second warship of largest new class on east coast: Report
- 06Beyond the battlefield: How drone cooperation deepens North Korea-Russia ties
- 07Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
- 08How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
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