Work on multiple high-rise buildings under construction near Kim Il Sung Square has seen significant progress in the last few months, photos acquired by NK Pro show.

In March, the new buildings, five in total, remained in a largely skeletal state. But images taken in June showed that the two buildings are now fully painted, with progress underway on a third.

As they are located in the central area surrounded by the DPRK’s major government offices, the residences will most likely be occupied by the government officials and their families, a former resident of