Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
Sanctioned Russian plane linked to military makes unusual detour to North Korea
Expert raises concerns that Moscow may be using commercial freighter to conceal arms transfers from DPRK for Ukraine war
March 13, 2024
North Korea takes top communist moms sightseeing on rare flights to nowhere
Air Koryo trots out Soviet-era Ilyushin Il-18 to show off new skyscrapers in Pyongyang in novel form of domestic tourism
March 12, 2024
Another Russian tour group visits North Korea as it slowly opens to travelers
Tour is second to DPRK since country began to ease COVID controls, with two more scheduled for coming weeks
March 8, 2024
Russian tourists depart for North Korea as part of first tour since pandemic
Tour manager told NK News that 97 Russian nationals boarded flight from Vladivostok for trip to Pyongyang and ski resort
February 9, 2024
North Korean drones pose major risk to South Korean airports, lawmaker says
Only small fraction of airfields have drone detection tech, Seoul confirms, but level of danger posed is less certain
January 31, 2024
Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges to 365 in Q3 2023: Data
Experts say increase is likely due to deepening ties as number of Russians visiting DPRK also jumped in same period
January 23, 2024
First tour to North Korea already at capacity, Russian travel firm says
Over 100 people have reportedly signed up for tour organized with Far East region in effort to promote travel to DPRK
January 16, 2024
Russian Far East eyes launch of passenger rail service to North Korea in 2024
Primorsky Krai wants to use trains for tourism, though experts say long journeys and low demand remain obstacles
January 15, 2024
Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash
In first of two-part series, NK Pro forecasts the biggest North Korea developments in the year ahead
January 10, 2024
3 parades, 44 missiles, 64 flights: Numbers tell the story of North Korea’s 2023
Data sheds light on the year’s biggest developments, from leader appearances and wig trade to delegation visits and more
December 27, 2023
