North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery



News North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery Activity ramps up at Sohae satellite launch complex after Kim Jong Un ordered large-scale upgrades in March Colin Zwirko July 13, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un on the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground launchpad in March 2022 \| Image: KCNA (March 11, 2022) North Korea has likely started a major project to upgrade its main spaceport, NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery shows, in accordance with plans revealed by the country’s leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to the site in March. The Sohae Satellite Launching Ground had been quiet in the months after Kim’s visit, but the start of construction suggests his planned launch of a military satellite into space won’t happen until after expanding the facility’s capacity. Planet Labs satellite imagery shows excavation work and blue-roofed structures going up in a Read More © 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. LATEST ANALYSIS 01North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening 02North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms 03A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans 04What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks 05North Korea prioritizes shipyard construction as major naval base project stalls 06North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer 07How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime 08Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress 09With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy 10Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency

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North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery

Activity ramps up at Sohae satellite launch complex after Kim Jong Un ordered large-scale upgrades in March

Colin Zwirko July 13, 2022

North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery

Kim Jong Un on the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground launchpad in March 2022 | Image: KCNA (March 11, 2022)

North Korea has likely started a major project to upgrade its main spaceport, NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery shows, in accordance with plans revealed by the country’s leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to the site in March.

The Sohae Satellite Launching Ground had been quiet in the months after Kim’s visit, but the start of construction suggests his planned launch of a military satellite into space won’t happen until after expanding the facility’s capacity.

Planet Labs satellite imagery shows excavation work and blue-roofed structures going up in a

01North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening
02North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms
03A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans
04What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks
05North Korea prioritizes shipyard construction as major naval base project stalls
06North Korea heralds naval revolution with launch of impressive new destroyer
07How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
08Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
09With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
10Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency

North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery

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