North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un



News North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un Report on DPRK leader's tour of spy satellite facilities comes as U.S. accuses Pyongyang of 'ICBM-platform' launches Colin Zwirko March 11, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un in front of the launch stand at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the country's northwest near the border with China \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (March 11, 2022) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the expansion and modernization of the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground as part of plans to launch a military spy satellite, state media reported Friday, a day after reporting his inspection of aerospace facilities in the capital. The party-run Rodong Sinmun reported Kim's latest appearance just hours after the U.S. claimed that Pyongyang's apparent reconnaissance satellite tests involved an "ICBM-capable platform," referring to the massive Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile that was first unveiled at a military parade in late 2020. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the expansion and modernization of the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground as part of plans to launch a military spy satellite, state media reported Friday, a day after reporting his inspection of aerospace facilities in the capital. The party-run Rodong Sinmun reported Kim's latest appearance just hours after the U.S. claimed that Pyongyang's apparent reconnaissance satellite tests involved an "ICBM-capable platform," referring to the massive Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile that was first unveiled at a military parade in late 2020. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un

Report on DPRK leader's tour of spy satellite facilities comes as U.S. accuses Pyongyang of 'ICBM-platform' launches

Colin Zwirko March 11, 2022

North Korea to expand, modernize main space launch base: Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un in front of the launch stand at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the country's northwest near the border with China | Image: Rodong Sinmun (March 11, 2022)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the expansion and modernization of the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground as part of plans to launch a military spy satellite, state media reported Friday, a day after reporting his inspection of aerospace facilities in the capital.

The party-run Rodong Sinmun reported Kim's latest appearance just hours after the U.S. claimed that Pyongyang's apparent reconnaissance satellite tests involved an "ICBM-capable platform," referring to the massive Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile that was first unveiled at a military parade in late 2020.

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