Twelve-axle missile launch vehicle appears during Kim Jong Un visit to factory
Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide
Nearby aircraft factory also dismantled ahead of possible reconstruction, sign it could manufacture drones
Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts
North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers
New seawall laid groundwork for leader-approved plant but then changed course, leaving timeline for construction unclear
Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills
Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport
North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media
Construction project on east coast likely seeks to improve sailor training and support DPRK’s newest corvettes
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