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By Mike Stone and Ju-Mine Park
July 17 – Satellite imagery indicates that a new sea ghat has been completed at North Korea’s leading rocket station, where the latest detective satellite launch and other rocket tests have been performed, said satellite operator Icei.
In conclusions given to Reuters, Iceye stated that Sohae was seen at the satellite launching station, which probably enables the transport of large rocket components already “. The large component would allow the site to host the rockets that can travel long distances.
In 2022, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the Sohae feature and ordered it to be modernized and expanded to ensure that various rockets, which are capable of carrying military spy satellites, could be launched, the state media said.
This feature is used to keep a satellite in orbit and also to test various missile components including rocket engines and space launch vehicles, South Korean and American officials say similar technology is required in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
From July 9, an image also shows the ghat with a newly built jetty and vessels, indicating the potential operating position, a sign that is a sign that can help increase the logistic abilities of Soha.
Iceye said it took about 28 months from the initial reports to develop and complete the ghat.
According to the North Korea Monitoring Program 38 Answer in Washington, work is going on to expand road and rail infrastructure throughout the convenience.
The satellite image taken by commercial satellite firm Planet Labs from December to July, also shows that a ghat under construction appears to be on the shore.
Pyongyang’s latest attempt to launch a military spy satellite on Pyongyang’s Sohe site failed in May 2024, but Kim ever vowed to leave the spacecharging project which he considers important for national self -defense against enemy threats.
North Korea successfully placed its first detective satellite in the classroom in November 2023.
As part of the growing military relationship with Moscow, North Korea is getting help from Russia in its satellite program from Russia, which in exchange for sending troops to support Russia in their war against Ukraine, South Korean officials have said.
North Korea says its military activities, including nuclear weapons, have sovereign rights and only for self -defense. This accused the United States and its colleagues of threatening it with military exercises and restrictions such as “hostile policies”.
This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without amending the text.
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