- NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Examining Kim's Approach to Construction: Project Wonsan
Well into his ninth year as supreme leader, Kim Jong Un has shown a willingness to deviate from tradition and separate himself from the habits and behaviors of his predecessors. While site visits are a practice consistent with the past, Kim's hands-on approach for major projects is an emerging signature of his leadership.
A Snapshot of North Korea's Supply Chain Coal Activity
Despite increasing restrictions on the DPRK's coal exports, the country's larger coal mines have remained active from 2015 to 2019 and improvements have been made to its coal supply-chain infrastructure.
Part 2: Ore Car Activity Up at Wonsan Railway Rolling Stock Complex
Update on North Korea's largest railroad rolling stock manufacturing and repair facility.
Modernization and Expansion Project at the Korean People's Army Fishery Station No. 15
The fishing industry's critical role in North Korea's economy, particularly its foreign currency earning operations, led to a series of international sanctions on North Korean seafood.
Wonsan Railway Rolling Stock Complex
Activity around Wonsan is likely to be a leading indication of inter-Korean joint declaration progress given its role both in the eastern transportation corridor and the national economy.