Satellite imagery shows structures being dismantled on the outskirts of the Kaesong Industrial Complex
After the Kaesong Industrial Complex was shuttered in 2016, reports emerged that North Korea was using its facilities without permission from the South Korean...
Satellite images show N. Korea Korea releasing water from dam without notice
Satellite images show North Korea releasing water from Hwanggang Dam on the Imjin River without notifying South Korea, following heavy rains that filled the...
Satellite imagery shows production underway at Kaesong complex
I recently reviewed recent developments at the Kaesong Industrial Complex using satellite imagery. Thermal infrared data from NASA's Landsat-8 satellite was used to analyze...
N. Korea finally rebuilds flood-devastated villages in Jagang province
The Rodong Sinmun recently reported that a move-in celebration was held for hundreds of newly built houses in a village along the Jangja River.
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What thermal infrared analysis can tell us about the Yongbyon nuclear facility
I recently carried out thermal infrared analysis of the area around the Yongbyon nuclear complex, which is located in North Pyongan Province. The analysis...
Satellite analysis shows North Korea’s showcase Sepo ranch reverting to wilderness
Eight years after North Korea built what it claims is the world's largest grazing area on Sepo tableland in Kangwon province, there are indications...
Scorching nights in Pyongyang: Heatwave grips city amid climate change
As climate change intensifies, global temperatures are rising at an alarming rate. Recent reports indicate extreme heat waves, with temperatures soaring to 52 degrees...
Satellite images show North Korea racing to finish massive greenhouse in freezing temperatures
Even in the middle of a cold snap, North Korea has launched a final race to complete the Sinuiju Greenhouse Complex, currently under construction...
Kaesong’s S. Korean buses now serving N. Korea’s Wonsan tourism zone
Five South Korean buses that appear to have operated in the Kaesong Industrial Complex were recently spotted in satellite photos, parked at the Wonsan-Kalma...
Satellite data shows N. Korea’s 2025 crop conditions slightly worse than 2024
Satellite imagery includes data widely used to analyze how well vegetation is growing on the ground. This material is called "Global Vegetation Index (Global...
