North Korea suspected of building new missiles
New evidence, including satellite images taken in recent weeks, indicates that work is underway on at least one or two Hwasong-15 liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missiles at a large research facility in Sanumdong, on the outskirts of North Korea, the Washington Post reported, citing unnamed officials familiar with US intelligence.
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Satellite images show the Sanumdong missile manufacturing facility south of Pyongyang on July 7. The red vehicle in the courtyard is similar to the type North Korea uses to transport missiles. Photo:Planet/James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. |
The Sanumdong factory has built two of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missiles, including the Hwasong-15, the first missile with a proven range capable of reaching the US East Coast.
Meanwhile, at the Sohae satellite launch facility on North Korea's west coast, workers dismantled a rocket engine test stand, honoring a promise made to US President Donald Trump at a summit in Singapore.