North Korea Expands Rocket Launch Site With New Pier

North Korea has expanded its rocket launch facilities with the addition of a new pier.

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00:00North Korea has constructed a new pier at a launch site used for spy satellites and

00:05rocket testing.

00:07According to satellite operator Ai-Sai, their latest imagery shows a new maritime structure

00:13at the Sohei Satellite Launching Station.

00:16The pier could be used to transport larger rocket components to the site.

00:21This would allow for longer-distance launches with bigger payloads.

00:24North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected the facility in 2022.

00:28He ordered its expansion to enable the launch of more types of rockets, including those

00:33capable of carrying military spy satellites.