Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’
Launch follows failed attempts in May and August and comes hours ahead of pre-announced window
Launch likely to be third attempt to put military spy satellite in orbit after failures in May and August
Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes
Solid-fuel intermediate-range technology allows DPRK to fire nukes at shorter notice across Northeast Asia
State media credits Kim Jong Un but ignores drawn out construction, likely due to chronic shortages and mismanagement
Satellite imagery shows new parking apron at North Korea’s main airport, after country resumed international flights
Vessel is largest of four that have been seen transfering containers at Rason Port near border with Russia
New industrial park in Kaishantun is far from population centers, suggesting plan to use DPRK workers for cheap labor
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