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Chilling satellite pics show Kim Jong-un’s secret North Korea nuclear site

THESE satellite images in North Korea show chilling evidence of activity at one of despot leader Kim Jong-un's secret nuclear sites.

The photos reveal construction getting underway at North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear centre, which is about 62miles north of Pyongyang.

 These images show unusual activity at North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear centre
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These images show unusual activity at North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear centre
 This image shows white cylindrical-shaped containers present in the fuel reception area
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This image shows white cylindrical-shaped containers present in the fuel reception areaCredit: Maxar Technologies

Open-source intelligence analysts have noticed multiple white, cylindrical-like containers in the fuel reception area of the radiochemical laboratory - but cannot explain why.

On September 16 and 29, a large cargo truck and a small cargo truck were spotted the 5 MWe Reactor, .

They added it indicates the facility is being maintained.

Other images show minor construction projects taking place at the headquarters of the facility and at an engineering building near the Experimental Light Water Reactor (ELWR).

At the headquarters, a two-storey building was raised and the foundation for another building had been set out.

Towards the water's edge it is clear a dike is being constructed.

The analysis says the purpose of the construction is not clear but notes it the pace has been "remarkable".

The latest satellite images from the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center point to unusual activity not long after the state released images of what it says is a submarine-launched ballistic missile.

The images suggested it could now be capable of staging attacks far outside its own territory.

The launch is thought to be the first test of the country's nuclear programme for three years, and comes just hours after it said it would resume denuclearisation talk with the United States.

KCNA, North Korea's state news agency, said the missile was a Pukguksong-3 designed to "contain external threat and bolster self-defence", but added that there had been "no adverse impact on the security of neighbouring countries".

South Korean officials said the missile flew 280 miles and reached an altitude of 560 miles - more than twice that of the International Space Station - before landing in the Sea of Japan.

 The satellite images show a two-storey building has been raised and a new foundation has been laid
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The satellite images show a two-storey building has been raised and a new foundation has been laidCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Dredging was observed at the river’s edge at the facility just 62 miles north of Pyongyang
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Dredging was observed at the river’s edge at the facility just 62 miles north of PyongyangCredit: Getty - Contributor
 This image shows minor constructions being carried out at an office building near the EWLR
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This image shows minor constructions being carried out at an office building near the EWLRCredit: Getty - Contributor
 North Korea released images of what it claims is a ballistic missile launched from a submarine
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North Korea released images of what it claims is a ballistic missile launched from a submarineCredit: Reuters


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