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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.

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