North Korea launches kids commuter boat service at same lake as earlier missile



News North Korea launches kids commuter boat service at same lake as earlier missile NK News analysis shows military tested underwater silos at reservoir where boats now transport rural children to school Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A “Mother” boat pictured on KCTV \| Image: KCTV (Oct. 24, 2022) North Korean authorities have launched a new service to transport kids to school by boat at several locations around the country, state media reported Tuesday, including at a lake where Kim Jong Un recently oversaw an underwater test launch of a ballistic missile. The new “Mother” commuter boats will be used in remote mountain villages in four counties after leader Kim Jong Un sought a solution for students facing difficulties getting to school, according to a report in DPRK Today. North Korean authorities have launched a new service to transport kids to school by boat at several locations around the country, state media reported Tuesday, including at a lake where Kim Jong Un recently oversaw an underwater test launch of a ballistic missile. The new “Mother” commuter boats will be used in remote mountain villages in four counties after leader Kim Jong Un sought a solution for students facing difficulties getting to school, according to a report in DPRK Today. 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 launches kids commuter boat service at same lake as earlier missile

NK News analysis shows military tested underwater silos at reservoir where boats now transport rural children to school

Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2022

North Korea launches kids commuter boat service at same lake as earlier missile

A “Mother” boat pictured on KCTV | Image: KCTV (Oct. 24, 2022)

North Korean authorities have launched a new service to transport kids to school by boat at several locations around the country, state media reported Tuesday, including at a lake where Kim Jong Un recently oversaw an underwater test launch of a ballistic missile.

The new “Mother” commuter boats will be used in remote mountain villages in four counties after leader Kim Jong Un sought a solution for students facing difficulties getting to school, according to a report in DPRK Today.

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