nK Insight

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nK Insight

nK Insight is an AI-driven satellite imagery analysis solution that provides near real-time, in-depth insights into North Korea’s economic, diplomatic, political, and military developments.

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Intelligence analysis experts with 30+years of experience analyzing North Korea

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Cutting edge AI analytics technology - SIA’s AI model outperforms traditional models. (over 24 billion parameters)

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Covered Areas: Pyongyang, Hamhung, Chongjin, Rason, Tumen River, Wonsan, Pyongsan, Nampo, Sinuiju, Manpo, etc.

Report Archive

New Bridge, New Milestone in North Korea-Russia Relations ― February 4, 2025

Following the signing of a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty” between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin last June, and the subsequent deployment of North Korean special forces to Ukraine, the construction of a road bridge—in addition to the existing railway—as the sole land link between North Korea and Russia, has

Negative Impacts of Russian Tourists in Wonsan ― January 24, 2025

Following Russian President Putin’s mention of tourist exchanges with North Korea, Russian tourists appeared in Wonsan the next month. North Korea has also continued to improve the Songdowon International Children’s Camp. While North Korea is cooperating with Russia across various sectors—military, economic, social, and cultural—the significant losses suffered by North

Question of the Effectiveness of UN Sanctions on North Korea ― January 16, 2025

AI analysis of Nampo Port, North Korea’s largest port and closest to Pyongyang, revealssignificantly higher levels of activity compared to other major North Korean ports. Whileother ports typically see 2-3 tankers and 5-10 cargo ships for trade (including coal exports),Nampo Port consistently shows nearly 200 cargo ships and close to

Russia is also providing North Korea with Conventional Weapons ― January 10, 2025

Recent AI analysis of Nampo has identified construction activity consistent with the building of a new battleship. While enhancing its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, North Korea appears to be rapidly modernizing its conventional weapons systems, possibly with Russian assistance. Following Putin’s June 2024 visit to North Korea and the

Russia has not yet supplied Crude Oil ― January 7, 2025

Analysis of Rason City using artificial intelligence reveals active, ongoing arms exports to Russia, centered around Rajin Port. Furthermore, oil tankers previously identified at Rajin Port have recently been spotted at the Sungri oil quay. This recent activity however does not seem to be focused on restarting Sungri Oil Refinery

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