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
March 12, 2025
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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
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
North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
Exclusive satellite imagery analysis reveals likely launchpad and storage for largest nukes near demolished Kim mansion
North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’
What North and South Korea saw in the explosive Trump-Zelensky spat
Blow-up and aid pause will raise alarm bells in Seoul, though there are key differences between Ukraine and peninsula
North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
DPRK activity raises questions about seafood sales in violation of sanctions as allies cooperate beyond Ukraine war
North Korea dismantling large prison on east coast ahead of possible renovation
‘Kyohwaso No. 9’ in Hamhung is fourth major prison camp to see demolition or construction in last year
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers
Institutional shakeups and aggressive posture could expose US to cyberattacks and hinder multilateral deterrence efforts
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
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
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
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
LATEST ANALYSIS
- 01A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover
- 02What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
- 03After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils
- 04North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
- 05What North and South Korea saw in the explosive Trump-Zelensky spat
- 06How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers
- 07Exclusive: North Korea testing larger new recon drone, pushing deployment plan
- 08DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
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