Chinese news outlet Huanqiu has today quoted nameless sources from the South Korean military as stating that intelligence confirms a long range rocket will be launched by North Korea between December and January. The news follows a torrent of speculation surrounding satellite imagery released by DigitalGlobe which allegedly reveal increased activity at North Korea's West Sea rocket launch site.
An ROK military source reported by Huanqiu suggests that a North Korean rocket will be moved from a mountainous Pyongyang factory to the Dongchang launch pad before the end of the month. Huanqiu also speculates that in accordance with the level of activity shown on the satellite photos, a launch could happen within as little as 3 weeks.
Chinese news outlet Huanqiu has today quoted nameless sources from the South Korean military as stating that intelligence confirms a long range rocket will be launched by North Korea between December and January. The news follows a torrent of speculation surrounding satellite imagery released by DigitalGlobe which allegedly reveal increased activity at North Korea's West Sea rocket launch site.
An ROK military source reported by Huanqiu suggests that a North Korean rocket will be moved from a mountainous Pyongyang factory to the Dongchang launch pad before the end of the month. Huanqiu also speculates that in accordance with the level of activity shown on the satellite photos, a launch could happen within as little as 3 weeks.
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