North Korea Continues To Build Up Its Missile Program

This undated picture released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on June 23, 2016 shows a test launch of the surface-to-surface medium long-range strategic ballistic missile Hwasong-10 at an undisclosed location in North Korea. KCNA

CNBC: New images show how North Korea is expanding its missile research

The nuclear threat from North Korea looks greater than ever.

Even as the new U.S. defense secretary warned North Korea on Friday of an "effective and overwhelming" response if the rogue state uses nuclear weapons, images indicate that Pyongyang continues to rapidly build out its missile program — research, development and facilities for storing, launching and testing missiles.

"There's a lot going on. It's not looking good," said David Schmerler, research associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies.

Schmerler is part of a team that analyzes pictures from Google Earth and private satellite imaging firm Planet Labs over time, using propaganda videos and other sources to tip them off on where and how to scrutinize most closely.

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Update #1: NK vows to launch more long-range rockets (The Korea Herald)
Update #2: North Korea Plans to Continue Satellite Launches Despite UN Objections (Sputnik)

WNU Editor: They want a missile that can reach the U.S. .... and they are not going to stop until they have one.