North Korea’s drone and artillery test site, revealed



Analysis North Korea’s drone and artillery test site, revealed Using satellite imagery, Curtis Melvin identifies huge artillery targets carved into sides of mountains Curtis Melvin May 7, 2013 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Google Earth WASHINGTON D.C. – A North Korean “drone strike” made headlines in March when KCTV footage of Kim Jong Un watched drills of the unmanned aircraft in a location NK News can now exclusively reveal as the Taewon-ri firing range. Though the Korean People’s Army (KPA) has many demonstration and practice areas, the facility in Taewon-ri, Sadong-guyok, [대원리, 사동구역] is the most frequently used by the new general to demonstrate his effectiveness as a military leader in a time of rising international tensions. The Taewon-ri demonstration area is located in the South Eastern corner of Pyongyang (38.947981°, 125.915947°): © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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North Korea’s drone and artillery test site, revealed

Using satellite imagery, Curtis Melvin identifies huge artillery targets carved into sides of mountains

Curtis Melvin May 7, 2013

North Korea’s drone and artillery test site, revealed

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WASHINGTON D.C. – A North Korean “drone strike” made headlines in March when KCTV footage of Kim Jong Un watched drills of the unmanned aircraft in a location NK News can now exclusively reveal as the Taewon-ri firing range.

Though the Korean People’s Army (KPA) has many demonstration and practice areas, the facility in Taewon-ri, Sadong-guyok, [대원리, 사동구역] is the most frequently used by the new general to demonstrate his effectiveness as a military leader in a time of rising international tensions.

The Taewon-ri demonstration area is located in the South Eastern corner of Pyongyang (38.947981°, 125.915947°):

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