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Recent Activity Observed at Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility

Military, Nuclear Weapons
January 18, 2024, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Satellite image of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility acquired on January 16, 2024, shows activity which indicates continued commitment for maintenance of the construction achieved in 2023... The Main Administrative and Support Area as seen on January 16, 2024. The courtyard has…

Anything Afoot in Japan-DPRK Relations in 2024?

Commentary, Foreign Affairs
January 16, 2024— In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Dr. James Brady to discuss the recent earthquake, the political fundraising scandal, and speculation regarding Japan-DPRK relations in 2024... In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Dr. James Brady to discuss the…

Activity at Najin Points to Continued DPRK-Russia Arms Transfers

Military
December 8, 2023, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Satellite images of Najin Port over the past two months show a high level of activity, suggesting that arms transfer between DPRK and Russia continue... Overview of Piers 2 and 3 at Najin (Rajin) Port, October 23, 2023. (Copyright ©…

Sinpo South Shipyard Update: Recent Activity

Military
November 22, 2023, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Recent satellite images of Sinpo South Shipyard and Mayang-do Submarine Base suggest preparations for an important event... A close-up view of the southwest section of the Mayang-do Submarine Base showing three ROMEO Class patrol submarines, one SANGO Class coastal submarine and several...

Ongoing Arms Transfer Activity at Najin Port

Military
October 17, 2023, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Latest satellite imagery of Najin Port indicates that at least six trips transporting munitions have been made by sea between North Korea and Russia... Overview of the piers at Najin (Rajin) Port, October 16, 2023. Changes observed at Pier…

Dramatic Increase in DPRK-Russia Border Rail Traffic After Kim-Putin Summit

Economics, Military
October 6, 2023, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— A few weeks after the Kim-Putin summit, satellite imagery show an unprecedented level of rail traffic at the DPRK-Russia border... Closeup of the Tumangang Rail Facility, October 5, 2023. Image shows an unprecedentedly high level of railcar traffic at the North Korean station at the...

North Korea Launches New Ballistic Missile Submarine

Military
September 11, 2023, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— North Korea launched a new ballistic missile submarine, the Hero Kim Kun Ok, at the Sinpo South Shipyard. Satellite imagery analysis before, during, and after the launch details the unveiled and much-anticipated submarine and changes to the nearby environment.

A Renewed Axis: Growing Military Cooperation Between North Korea and Russia

Commentary, Foreign Affairs, Military, Nuclear Weapons
September 6, 2023, by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim— The White House’s acknowledgement this…

The Transfer of a Russian ICBM to North Korea?

Analysis, Nuclear Weapons
August 17, 2023, by Theodore Postol— Russia's multi-warhead intercontinental ballistic missile…

Punggye-ri Update: No Indications of Test Preparations

Military, Nuclear Weapons
June 27, 2023, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Recent satellite imagery of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility shows minor activity at the main administration area and no new activity at the tunnels. However, preparations at Tunnel No. 3 are considered to have long been completed. .. Close up view of the portal to Tunnel No. 3, June 19, 2023. No significant…
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