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2 weeks ago | nknews.org | Colin Zwirko

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 North Korea is building a large new prison in a likely sign of increasing crackdowns by authorities on acts considered crimes in the country, according to exclusive NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery. NK Pro has identified the new walled prison south of the capital in Hwangju — the first such...

2 weeks ago | nknews.org | Colin Zwirko

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 A new sniper rifle North Korea claims to be developing appears to actually be an imported model made by Austrian gunmaker Steyr Arms or a convincing copy, according to expert analysis. Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) claimed on Saturday that DPRK leader Kim Jong Un “conducted the test-fire of a...

2 weeks ago | nknews.org | Colin Zwirko

Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ousterNorth Korean special forces exercises also hint at further Russia deployment after similar instance last fallAs South Korea held its breath waiting to hear whether the country’s president would be removed from office Friday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was reportedly busy watching military drills simulating an attack on his neighbor to the south.

2 weeks ago | nknews.org | Colin Zwirko

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch? North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street projectNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased the country’s first computer gaming center and suggested Pyongyang will soon see increasing private car usage during a visit to the newest skyscraper housing project in the capital, according to state media on Friday.

3 weeks ago | nknews.org | Colin Zwirko

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 Construction has resumed and expanded on a project to upgrade a key North Korean nuclear missile factory, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, as the munitions industry enters the final stretch of leader Kim Jong Un’s five-year weapons development plan. The expansion project at the Thaesong...