Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat
April 28, 2026
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
Blood-stained letters on display at North Korea’s new war memorial museum
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the opening of a DPRK-Russia war memorial to an ongoing drought
How North Korea’s new tree-planting campaign could put its forests at risk
The DPRK is pivoting toward treating forests as an economic resource, even as deforestation remains a serious concern
Kim Jong Un’s favored crops under threat as drought warnings flood state media
A recap of everything in state media this week, from drought warnings to the construction of a new DPRK-Russian hospital
How cluster warheads give North Korea new ways to create chaos
Conventional salvos that disperse bomblets can inflict damage across wide areas, before nuclear use enters the equation
Why KN-25 guided rockets are North Korea’s most unique nuclear weapon
As large as ballistic missiles, 600mm rockets are key to the DPRK’s strategy of low-cost saturation attacks
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Celebrations galore during North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Il Sung’s birth anniversary celebrations to artillery drills
North Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border
Runway expansion and new exit taxiways suggest improvements for civilian planes but may have military implications
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After a decade of work, extension of Pyongyang Metro still years from completion
Construction proceeds at a snail’s pace despite growing pressure on North Korean capital’s transport system
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Foreign artists sing praises of Kim Jong Un on North Korean TV
A recap of everything in state media, from a Russian barbershop quartet for Kim Il Sung’s birthday to Wang Yi’s visit
North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
Lack of progress at Munchon location means destroyer may have to operate out of ill-equipped ports
Why Kim Yo Jong’s promotion doesn’t tell the full story of her rise
Organizational changes suggest North Korean leader entrusted sister with key tasks before she became a department head
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North Korea slams UN resolution on its human rights abuses as a ‘provocation’
A recap of everything in state media this week, from silence on Iran and art festival prep to the new school semester
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Construction to upgrade North Korea’s space launch complex enters new stage
Imagery shows worker camp moved, homes demolished as Kim Jong Un calls for ‘evolved’ satellite program
Pyongyang likely preparing to host hundreds at compound used for leader summits
Analysis of satellite imagery shows new hotel-like buildings next to guesthouses where Xi and Putin have stayed
North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2026
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North Korean ship docks at southern Chinese port in likely sanctions breach
Allowing visit by DPRK bulker shows China is ‘getting more blunt in not hiding its illegal activities,’ expert says
North Korea signals US policy importance in diplomatic corps photo
NK Pro identifies most of the 42 diplomats who took a group photo with Kim Jong Un after parliamentary session
North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests
Similarity between the project and existing military tree nursery points to attempt to obscure military activities
In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un
Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea comes as US looks to invite him, suggesting he could share messages between two sides
North Korea lionizes Kim Jong Un’s reelection and diplomacy with Belarus
A recap of everything in state media this week, from a parliament session and Lukashenko’s visit to letters from leaders
ANALYSIS & INVESTIGATIONS
Blood-stained letters on display at North Korea’s new war memorial museum
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the opening of a DPRK-Russia war memorial to an ongoing drought
How North Korea’s new tree-planting campaign could put its forests at risk
The DPRK is pivoting toward treating forests as an economic resource, even as deforestation remains a serious concern
Kim Jong Un’s favored crops under threat as drought warnings flood state media
A recap of everything in state media this week, from drought warnings to the construction of a new DPRK-Russian hospital
How cluster warheads give North Korea new ways to create chaos
Conventional salvos that disperse bomblets can inflict damage across wide areas, before nuclear use enters the equation
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- 02How North Korea’s new tree-planting campaign could put its forests at risk
- 03How cluster warheads give North Korea new ways to create chaos
- 04Why KN-25 guided rockets are North Korea’s most unique nuclear weapon
- 05Why Kim Yo Jong’s promotion doesn’t tell the full story of her rise
- 06In Belarus, Trump could find a mediator for talks with Kim Jong Un
- 07Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
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