New construction seen at missile-related site in North Korea.
makes military equipment used to launch long-range missiles shows the construction of a new structure.could launch a rocket or missile as it seeks concessions in stalled nuclear negotiations with the United States.
North Korea has warned that what “Christmas gift” it gives the U.S. depends on what action Washington takes. One of the new satellite images taken Dec. 19 shows the March 16 Factory near Pyongyang, where North Korea manufactures trucks used as mobile launchers for its long-range missiles. Jeffrey Lewis, director of the East Asia nonproliferation program at the Middlebury Institute, tweeted that the construction appeared to be an expansion of the factory.
Nuclear talks between Washington and Pyongyang have been stalled since a February summit between leadersEarlier this month, North Korea carried out two major tests at its long-range rocket launch and missile engine testing site in the country's northwest.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
North Korea threat looms as China, Japan, South Korea leaders meetThe spectre of new confrontation between Pyongyang and Washington hangs over mee...
Read more »
China's Xi to meet Japan, South Korea leaders as North Korea tensions riseThe leaders of Japan and South Korea will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in B...
Read more »
Satellite images of North Korea reveal new work at military site linked to production of ICBMsFresh satellite images of North Korea obtained by CNN show new work and the expansion of buildings associated with the production of long-range intercontinental ballistic missile launchers in Pyongsong, North Korea.
Read more »
Trump careens toward a Christmas crisis with North KoreaTensions with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un threaten to blight President Trump’s foreign policy record as his 2020 reelection bid shifts into full gear
Read more »
South Korea's Moon says stalled talks with U.S. not good for North KoreaSouth Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday that stalled denuclearization ...
Read more »