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JH Ahn
JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.
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News North Korea shows new ultra-light recreational aircraftUnclear if the new aircraft are domestically manufactured
North Korea has dozens of ultra-light aircraft housed near a new small airstrip in eastern Pyongyang, according to a recent report from North Korea’s foreign news service Uriminzokkiri. The new light planes are for leisure purposes and are reportedly domestically made. “We will take a look at the fun aspects of flightseeing, with the customers who visited Mirim Flight Club, ” a newsreader says in the video. The footage and satellite imagery indicate the club is next to a small 500-meter airstrip. The video shows two hangars for the light aircraft and even an upscale restaurant where visitors can © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |