North Korea ready to launch a new submarine with SLBM or 8:23 on September 20

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According to satellite image analysis, North Korea is said to be building a new type of submarine that can carry SLBM = submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and a new building like a roof covering the quay is installed It has been confirmed that it is possible that preparations for the launch of the new submarine may be in full swing.

The United States Middlebury International Graduate School, which studies North Korea's nuclear issue, and Planet, which operates satellites, have revealed to NHK an analysis of the latest satellite imagery of the shipyard in Simpo, eastern North Korea. did.

Of these, the photo on the 3rd of this month says that at least 13 pillars are lined up on the quay and that vehicles are active.

And in the photo on the 12th, a new structure that spans part of the quay and the sea was newly installed, and on the 19th, it covered most of the quay, reaching about 100 meters, much longer than the conventional submarine in North Korea. It is said that

It is pointed out that this shipyard is building a new submarine that can carry SLBM = submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and experts may be preparing for the launch of the submarine. It points out.

“The North Korea will be able to develop and modify new submarines without being supervised. The SLBM plan will be further advanced,” said Senior Researcher Schmaler at Middlebury International Graduate School.