Structure completed at the Sohae station allows transportation of larger components of rockets and reinforces the country’s military capacity
North Korea has completed the construction of a new sea pier at the Sohae rocket launching station, a place used for missile testing and spy satellite launches. The information was released by the Satellites Operator .
The pier at the Sohae Satellites launching station “allows the transport of components of larger rockets than it was previously possible by railroadIceye said. The new structure expands the capacity of the site to house longer -reach rockets.
Construction integrates a modernization plan ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2022. After inspecting the installation, Kim determined the expansion of the site to ensure the launch of various types of rockets, including those capable of transporting military spy satellites, according to North Korean state media.
Pier development lasted about 2 years and 4 months from the first reports to its conclusion. An image captured on July 9 showed the structure with a new pier and vessels indicating possible status of operation.
The installation has been used to place satellites in orbit and to test missile components, including rocket engines and space launch vehicles. South Korean and American authorities say these equipment use technology similar to the employed in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The works to expand the road and rail infrastructure throughout the installation remain underway, as reported by the North Korea Monitoring Program based in Washington. Images captured from December to July by the company also show what seems to be a pier under construction on the coast.
Pyongyang’s latest attempt to launch a military spy satellite from Sohae. Nevertheless, Kim promised not to abandon the space recognition project, which he considers crucial to the country’s self -defense. In November 2023, North Korea achieved in orbit.
As part of, North Korea is likely to receive Moscow help in its satellite program in exchange for sending troops to support the Russians in the war against Ukraine, according to South Korean authorities.
North Korea states that its military activities, including nuclear weapons, are its sovereign right and is intended for self-defense. According to the North Korean government, the United States and its allies threaten it with “hostile policies”, As military exercises and sanctions.
