- Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest
- 38 North Korean refugees enter South in first quarter, most of them young adults
- North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’
- Russia issued nearly 10K visas for North Koreans in 2024, consular data shows
Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
Apparent reshuffle of officials suggests Kim Jong Un seeks to consolidate loyalty and pose as anti-corruption crusader
April 16, 2025
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election
North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more
North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
Exclusive NK Pro analysis finds new construction is part of at least five major prison projects ongoing around country
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK
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
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
=======
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
=======
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
=======
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
=======
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
=======
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’
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election
North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more
North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
Exclusive NK Pro analysis finds new construction is part of at least five major prison projects ongoing around country
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets
LATEST ANALYSIS
- 01Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
- 02With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
- 03Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
- 04North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
- 05North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
- 06Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
- 07New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
- 08What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death
LATEST NEWS
MEDIA MONITORING
LATEST NEWS
OPINION & ANALYSIS
Could Lee Jae-myung become Korea’s most powerful president since Chun?
With Korea’s 21st presidential election scheduled for June 3, the outcome remains uncertain. Lee Jae-myung, ...
ICAO dismisses North Korea's UAV complaint
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) dismissed last month a complaint filed by North Korea ...
Mercury to hit 30 in some regions Friday as warm spell hits Korea
Audio report: written by reporters, read by AITemperatures are set to rise sharply on Friday, ...
North Korean slams B-1B bomber deployment, protracted standoff with U.S. appears likely
Audio report: written by reporters, read by AINorth Korea has condemned the recent deployment of ...
38 defectors entered South Korea in Q1 of 2025
A total of 38 North Korean defectors entered South Korea in the first quarter of this ...
