Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets



Analysis Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets Colin Zwirko December 22, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A group photo DPRK leader Kim Jong Un took with General Missile Bureau officials this week (left) and Kim at a missile factory in Hamhung in August (right) \| Images: KCNA (Dec. 21, 2023 and Aug. 14, 2023) A North Korean official who appeared in a celebratory photo for the country’s latest Hwasong-18 missile launch previously accompanied leader Kim Jong Un during a tour of a missile factory, NK Pro analysis of state media suggests. The finding establishes a link between the factory and the solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), while a new revelation about a second official raises the possibility that the facility is producing satellite rockets as well. NK Pro analysis of state media photos also shows that some DPRK rocket scientists have appeared at launches of different missile systems Read More © 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. LATEST ANALYSIS 01New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads 02How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins 03What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won 04What to know about Kim Yong Bok, the man leading North Korean troops in Russia 05If Trump: How erratic leader’s reelection could scramble North Korea policy 06North Korea’s admission of drone incursion exposes glaring gaps in air defenses 07The war in Ukraine is transforming how Europe perceives North Korean threats 08What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine

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Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets

NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets

Colin Zwirko December 22, 2023

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets

A group photo DPRK leader Kim Jong Un took with General Missile Bureau officials this week (left) and Kim at a missile factory in Hamhung in August (right) | Images: KCNA (Dec. 21, 2023 and Aug. 14, 2023)

A North Korean official who appeared in a celebratory photo for the country’s latest Hwasong-18 missile launch previously accompanied leader Kim Jong Un during a tour of a missile factory, NK Pro analysis of state media suggests.

The finding establishes a link between the factory and the solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), while a new revelation about a second official raises the possibility that the facility is producing satellite rockets as well.

NK Pro analysis of state media photos also shows that some DPRK rocket scientists have appeared at launches of different missile systems

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets

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