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Inside North Korea’s nuclear space centre where Kim Jong-Un hopes to develop nukes capable of devastating US mainland

Step inside the nerve centre of the wannabe nuclear warlord’s covert rocket lair

EXTRAORDINARY images have emerged that reveal Kim Jong-un’s top secret rocket launch pad.

North Korea’s space programme is widely believed to be a cover for a plot to development of ballistic missiles.

'Kim Jong-un real'..weirdly hats are on the table, but no-one is around
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'Kim Jong-un real'..weirdly hats are on the table, but no-one is aroundCredit: Nathan J. Hunt/38 North

The same technology used to launch satellites can be used to create intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Now experts from North Korean specialist website 38 North have released a sophisticated 3-D model of the control room at the centre of a world controversy.

The so-called Sohae Satellite Launching Station is located in the Cholsan County, North Pyongan province.

Cleverly using publicity photographs, modelling software and skills of a game developer, 38 North has pieced together what the hub of the country's nuclear ambitions looks like.

In here Kim Jong-un is at his happiest ...except when he is inspecting food factories, when he is even happier
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In here Kim Jong-un is at his happiest ...except when he is inspecting food factories, when he is even happierCredit: Nathan J. Hunt/38 North
This is the nerve centre for the secret nuclear missile programme
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This is the nerve centre for the secret nuclear missile programmeCredit: Nathan J. Hunt/38 North

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Jenny Town, the managing editor of the site, said: “When we do get pictures of the insides of buildings, such as control rooms and such, we try to glean as much from the photo as possible.

“The 3-D modelling helps to improve the visualisation of things we know little about, and can help us better understand both potential functions and limitations of facilities.”

The rogue state has caused uproar after it conducted its fourth nuclear test in January and fifth in September in defiance of furious international reaction and stiff sanctions.

Satellite Image of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
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Satellite Image of the Sohae Satellite Launching StationCredit: Getty Images
More satellite images of the shady North Korean installation
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More satellite images of the shady North Korean installationCredit: Reuters
A new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missle (ICBM) is tested at a test site at Sohae Space Center
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A new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missle (ICBM) is tested at a test site at Sohae Space CenterCredit: Reuters

The only thing missing of course is Kim.

But here you’ll just have to use your imagination.

Conjure up a doting military entourage surrounding the tubby tyrant, who is sporting his signature smile.

Space pictures show how Sohae Satellite Launching Station has developed
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Space pictures show how Sohae Satellite Launching Station has developedCredit: CNES
A picture made available by the North Korean Central Television (KCTV) Broadcasting Station shows North Korea's 'Kwangmyongsong-4' satellite being fired
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A picture made available by the North Korean Central Television (KCTV) Broadcasting Station shows North Korea's 'Kwangmyongsong-4' satellite being firedCredit: YONHAP/KCTV

 

Kim smiles as he stands with commanding officers of the combined units of the Korean People's Army (KPA)
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Kim smiles as he stands with commanding officers of the combined units of the Korean People's Army (KPA)Credit: Reuters
He loves it ...Kim exchanges nuke banter with scientists and technicians involved in research of nuclear weapons, at an undisclosed location
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He loves it ...Kim exchanges nuke banter with scientists and technicians involved in research of nuclear weapons, at an undisclosed locationCredit: EPA

Kim lives and breathe nukes and all things nuclear and when in a bad mood threatens to nuke South Korea, Japan and the west coast of the United States.

It also test-fired more than 20 ballistic missiles, including the mid-range Musudan missile, which theoretically is capable of flying as far as the US territory of Guam.

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Meanwhile in Japan - fearing its is going to endure nuclear attack for the second time in just 70 years - has begun preparing for the unthinkable.

Anti-missile batteries have been stationed in key areas and official instructions have been issued about surviving a nuclear bomb.

One tip is to run into underground shopping centres should the air raid siren signal the four-minute warning.

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