No signs of ballistic missiles for N. Korean military parade: 38 North

By Lim Chang-won Posted : February 6, 2018, 09:22 Updated : February 13, 2018, 16:06

[This screenshot image was captured from www.38north.org]



SEOUL, Feb. 06 (Aju News) -- North Korea has mobilized a small group of artillery pieces and armored fighting vehicles for a military parade this week, but there are no signs of ballistic missile or unmanned aerial vehicle launchers on the ground, according to 38 North, the website of a U.S. research institute.

Based on the analysis of fresh satellite images, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. said in his analysis published by 38 North that as of February 5, about 13,000 troops were seen practicing in the replica of a square at an airport in Pyongyang. "However, only a small group of artillery pieces and armored fighting vehicles are visible," he said.

Military equipment can be stored at nearby facilities, but there are "still no signs" of ballistic missile or UAV launchers on the parade ground or at the heavy equipment storage area, said the American expert in North Korea's missile development. 

In a report to parliament on Monday, South Korea's spy agency, the National Intelligence Service (NIS), did not rule out the possibility of North Korea unveiling missiles at the parade, which also involves some 50,000 citizens.

North Korea has promised to hold various events on February 8, which was designated as the Army-Building Day. Military parades have been staged to mark crucial political events.

 
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