Where are North Korea's undeclared missile bases?

Graphic shows locations of North Korea’s undeclared missile bases. February 9, 2022 - The Hoejung-ni missile base, built near the Chinese border to protect it from U.S. pre-emptive strikes, is one of many undeclared missile bases that make up Pyongyang’s arsenal.

Does North Korea have a ballistic missile base?

Satellite images suggest the base continues to be developed and “is active and being well-maintained by North Korean standards,” it said. It is one of about 15 to 20 ballistic missile bases and related facilities across the country that North Korea has never declared, the report said.

Does Pyongyang have a military base?

Pyongyang can place almost all its military aircraft in hardened--mostly underground--shelters. More than 420 fighters, bombers, transport planes, and helicopters were redeployed in October 1995, with more than 100 aircraft were moved forward to three air bases near the DMZ.

How many missiles will North Korea have?

The base could contain six to nine of North Korea’s advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles, along with their mobile launchers and thousands of soldiers, the report said. Though the weapons are not likely to be mounted with nuclear warheads, they are capable of carrying them.

Where is the ICBM base in North Korea?

The Hoejung-ni missile base is 15 kilometres northwest of the older Yongjo-ni missile base. Hoejung-ni is the second possible ICBM base in North Korea identified by CSIS analysts. Yusang-ni, a base 63km (39 miles) northeast of Pyongyang, the capital, was identified in 2019. In January 2019, Pyongyang test-fired tactical and railway-borne missiles.

Where are North Korea's nuclear facilities located?

Many core facilities are thought to be located at Yongbyon in the northwest of the country. They include reactors, a nuclear fuel plant and a laboratory. In 2007, North Korea pledged to dismantle all of its nuclear facilities at the six-party talks.