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North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans
Satellite imagery shows activity starting after Kim Jong Un demanded bases for new warships in June
North Korea quietly mobilizes thousands to huge new Pyongyang construction site
State media silent on complex featuring large industrial buildings and dozens of apartment blocks in remote area
Buried missile facilities, mystery telecom site and North Korea’s naval buildup
Colin Zwirko talks unusual construction, possible satellite infrastructure and renewed work at a long-stalled naval base
North Korea conducts 2nd missile test in a week as US-ROK prep for joint drills
Brief flight time suggests another short-range ballistic missile, though Pyongyang did not publicize Aug. 6 launch
North Korea restarts east coast naval base project for new warships, submarines
Satellite imagery shows new activity at long-stalled Munchon base after Kim laments lack of modern naval facilities
North Korean military parade training ends after small July event, imagery shows
Satellite imagery reveals new details about training trends as it appears no larger parade upcoming
Flooding wipes out North Korean villages at key military base near border
Satellite imagery reveals government recovery efforts at reported artillery HQ, despite silence in state media
Large new complex under construction at Pyongyang telecom station
Satellite imagery shows complex featuring 17 large circular structures and underground hallways
North Korea builds, then buries new facility at main SRBM factory for Russia
Satellite imagery also shows other new construction at missile plant has stalled for almost a year
Kim leads ‘V-Day’ events as North Korea highlights Chinese help in Korean War
Kim Jong Un attends 73rd anniversary concert and military march to celebrate ‘victory’ over U.S.
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