A secret missile base near North Korea's northern border with China has been identified, capable of storing nuclear-capable ICBMs and their launchers, posing a significant threat to East Asia and the US.

This base, known as Sinpung-dong, is one of approximately 15-20 missile and support facilities that North Korea has not previously disclosed or engaged in denuclearization talks about.

Satellite imagery and intelligence confirm that Sinpung-dong houses 6 to 9 advanced ICBMs, along with mobile launchers and thousands of soldiers, making it a key part of North Korea's strategic missile infrastructure.

Construction of the Sinpung-dong facility began around 2004, and it has been operational since 2014, with active maintenance and ongoing development indicating advances in missile testing and deployment capabilities.

The base significantly enhances North Korea's strategic missile and nuclear capabilities, forming a core component of its expanding nuclear deterrence and strike force.

It is part of a network of facilities designed to increase North Korea’s nuclear deterrence and strike readiness, with a focus on rapid deployment and survivability.

Missiles from this base could be launched during crises or conflicts, potentially from dispersed sites, and could be moved and launched from other locations to improve survivability.

This evolving missile strategy allows North Korea to quickly disperse and launch ICBMs, complicating enemy defenses and preemptive strike plans.

The base is a strategic element in North Korea's broader military posture, emphasizing the regime's refusal to engage in diplomacy and its insistence on being recognized as a nuclear power.

Recent assessments reveal North Korea's nuclear arsenal is larger, more dispersed, and more resilient than previously believed, with a focus on rapid launch capabilities to deter preemptive strikes.

Kim Jong-un has prioritized rapid expansion of nuclear and missile capabilities, with reports suggesting assistance from Russia in satellite and space technology to bolster North Korea’s ICBM and satellite launch systems.

The discovery of this secret base heightens concerns among South Korea, Japan, and the US about long-range missile threats, while China faces diplomatic and security challenges due to its proximity.

Despite North Korea's lack of public acknowledgment, satellite images, defectors, and declassified documents confirm the active status and ongoing development of the Sinpung-dong missile base.