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Grainy images at first sight lead viewers to believe the North Portal at Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility - the tunnel site used for the past four tests - is in a state of vegetation, with little activity and low general maintenance. However experts warn it is clear the site remains ready for the war-mongering kingdom to launch yet another ballistic missile test. Comparing two images during a a two-day period in July, a plastic roof has been rolled back to expose the vegetable garden to the summer weather.

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38north.org Satellite images appear to show less activity on the nuclear test site

It continues to be active and well maintained, appearing to be in a state of nuclear test readiness

Experts believe the aerial images of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility also show water being pumped out of a tunnel, which could be in preparation for a missile launch. In the courtyard of the main administrative area a small vehicle can be seen. A report by analysts Frank Pabian, Joseph Bermudez Jr and Jack Liu from monitor 38 North reads: “While the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site exhibits very little significant new observable activity, it continues to be active and well maintained, appearing to be in a state of nuclear test readiness.

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38north.org At first glance the site seems in a state of vegetation

“Analysis of commercial satellite imagery of North Korea’s Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site from July 11 and July 13 remains consistent with our previous assessment that while no significant new activity can be observed, additional nuclear tests could occur with little to no notice, once the North Korean leadership makes the decision to do so.” The latest development comes as North Korea and the US continue to sabre rattle after Kim’s July 4 test of an intercontinental ballistic missile showed its capabilities were advancing significantly and faster than many had expected.

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