North Korea’s Secret ICBM Factory Is Still Going Strong—Apparently
In a whirlwind of satellite snaps and covert chatter, a top U.S. source just confirmed that the North Korean missile lab at Sanumdong is still humming. The facility—once famous for the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that could, in theory, reach the U.S.—is reportedly bustling with activity, despite a “peace‑talk” timetable that has been anything but smooth.
What the Satellites Saw
- Infra‑red images show trucks and covered trailers coming and going—classic signs that something heavy might be moving.
- One snapshot shows a truck carrying a cover‑shrouded trailer that resembles the kind used to transport ICBMs.
- No reliable clarity on whether the load is actually a missile, a fuel system, or something else.
Why the News is in the Airright
Even though Trump claimed after a summit that the nuclear threat had vanished, officials on the ground are telling a different story. According to a senior U.S. spy, North Korea is still firing up its missile production lines, especially for liquid‑fuel rockets.
While liquid‑fuel vehicles are “painfully slow to refuel,” making them easier to counter, they’re no substitute for solid‑fuel ICBMs that can launch on a dime. Still, the mystery remains: what exactly is at play inside Sanumdong?
Who’s Saying What
U.S. Intelligence: Says North Korea is still building fuel for nuclear bombs and ICBMs.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: Affirms the dumping of the nuclear fuel pipeline is ongoing, but insists that diplomatic progress continues.
Former Negotiator Joel Wit: Warns that the only way Korea can truly back down is once the ink dries on a deal.
The Great Uncertainty
- There’s no confirmed test of a reliable re‑entry vehicle that could survive Earth’s atmosphere.
- The trucks could be delivering new engines—probably the “big thing”—but the higher‑tech pieces seem to still be in the puzzle.
- Because liquid‑fuel missiles take a long time to fill, they’re less of an immediate threat, giving U.S. forces a window for counter‑action.
Bottom Line
While the U.S. schedule lights may say the nuclear menace is over, the satellite evidence says “not so fast.” Keep an eye on Sanumdong: if the cameras keep blinking, that’s the sign that East Asia’s biggest missile factory is still busy, and the world’s not ready to sit back.
