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Continuing Construction Progress at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station

Military
January 24, 2023, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Dramatic and ongoing construction progress continues throughout the eastern and central sections of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station, including new construction near the horizontal engine test stand... Dramatic and ongoing construction progress continues throughout the eastern and central sections of the Sohae…

New Engine Test Stand and Construction Progress at Sohae Satellite Launching Station

Military
December 15, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Latest commercial satellite images of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station show construction has entered a new phase, including the addition of a new horizontal engine test stand, further expanding the facility's future capabilities. .. This report was updated on December 16, 2022, to incorporate the details of the test…

A Small Mystery Solved at the Panghyon Aircraft Factory

Military
December 13, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— The small object which appeared in 2019 at the southern end of North Korea's Panghyon Aircraft Factory produced various speculations by watchers. The object is identified to be a helicopter rotor blade test rig, a critical component in maintaining the KPAF helicopter force.

Punggye-ri Update: The Waiting Game

Military, Nuclear Weapons
November 7, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— North Korea has shown an unprecedented level of provocations over the past week. As tensions rise, eyes are also on Punggye-ri, the expected site of the seventh nuclear test. This report provides an updated view of the facility... Based on the latest satellite image obtained on November 7, 2022, a day before the…

Dramatic Progress of New Construction at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station

Military
October 26, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Significant progress in the construction of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station is observed in recent satellite imagery as part of the dramatic and ongoing modernization plan announced by Kim Jong-un earlier this year. .. This post was last updated on October 31, 2022. Dramatic and ongoing modernization plans at…

Activity at the Sinpo South Shipyard Part 2: The Construction Halls

Military
October 24, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— For the past two months, a significant increase in activity has been observed at the Sinpo South Shipyard, suggestive of longer-term preparations for North Korea's launching of the new SSB or testing newer, more capable SLBMs... For the past two months, a significant increase in activity has been observed at the…

Punggye-ri Update: Waiting for Kim

Military, Nuclear Weapons
October 20, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— North Korea's seventh nuclear test is assessed to be carried out in the coming weeks. This report provides an updated view of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility, where the test will almost assuredly take place... There is no new activity at Tunnel No. 3. This is expected because both the…

Activity at the Sinpo South Shipyard Part 1: The Secure Boat Basin

Military
October 18, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— For the past two months, a significant increase in activity has been observed at the Sinpo South Shipyard, suggestive of longer-term preparations for North Korea's launching of the new SSB or testing newer, more capable SLBMs... For the past two months, a significant increase in activity has been observed at the…

Missile Test from Taechon Reservoir: SRBM, not SLBM

Military
October 12, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Jennifer Jun— North Korea’s September 25 test launch of a ballistic missile from the Taechon Reservoir was a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), not a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) as commonly reported. The missile used for this test appears to be a modified version of the KN-23 SRBM. The original single-stage, solid propellant KN-23 was first tested in May 2019.  

Punggye-ri Update: Continued Activity Near Tunnel No. 4

Military, Nuclear Weapons
October 3, 2022, by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun— Recent satellite images of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility show new clearing and construction near Tunnel No. 4. As expected, no new activity was observed at Tunnel No. 3, where North Korea is assessed to have finished all preparations for a test.
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