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North Korea Expands KN-23 Missile Plant Amid Growing Military Ties with Russia and Ukraine Conflict

Nov 25, 2024, 12:02 PM

North Korea is expanding its February 11 Plant in Hamhung, which produces KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles. Satellite images analyzed by CNS and reported by Reuters reveal new assembly facilities and worker housing under construction at the Ryongsong Complex. The expansion is likely to meet both North Korea's needs and potential demands from Moscow. The KN-23 missiles produced at this facility are used by Russia in its conflict with Ukraine. Despite denials, the expansion aligns with growing military ties between Pyongyang and Russia.