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North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans

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North Korea has started construction on a west coast island near Nampho, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, after leader Kim Jong Un ordered the navy to build modern bases for large new warships under development. Planet Labs imagery shows the new activity started on Sok Island (석도) between July 15 and 25, […]

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North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans

North Korea has started construction on a west coast island near Nampho, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, after leader Kim Jong Un ordered the navy to build modern bases for large new warships under development. Planet Labs imagery shows the new activity started on Sok Island (석도) between July 15 and 25, […]

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NK News broke the news in Wilmington, United States on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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