Secret North Korean Missile Base Near China Border Poses Nuclear Threat: CSIS Report
Aug 25
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News Summary
A new CSIS report has revealed a secret North Korean missile base, Sinpung-dong, located just 27 kilometers from the Chinese border.
The site is believed to house up to nine nuclear-capable ICBMs and mobile launchers, forming part of North Korea’s undeclared “missile belt.”
“These missiles pose a potential nuclear threat to East Asia and the continental United States,” the report warned, noting that the base’s proximity to China complicates potential U.S. or allied strikes.
Operational since 2014 and still expanding, the base underscores Pyongyang’s determination to strengthen its nuclear deterrent in defiance of sanctions and amid deepening ties with Russia.
Commentary
This revelation underscores the Kim regime’s unwavering drive to expand its nuclear arsenal.
The discovery suggests that Pyongyang’s nuclear threat to the U.S. and its allies has reached a dangerous new threshold—beyond the point where traditional diplomacy or summits can reverse course.
It will likely shape the agenda of the upcoming Trump–Lee summit in Washington, influencing how both leaders approach the North Korean challenge.
Despite Seoul’s push for renewed dialogue with Pyongyang, Washington under Trump is unlikely to follow suit.
With Kim Jong Un doubling down on nuclear expansion and deepening ties with Russia, the U.S. has little choice but to craft an entirely new strategy for confronting the regime.
