Nampo Kangso Missile Factory Explained

Hangul:남포시강서구역미싸일공장
Rr:Nampo-si Gangso-guyeok Misail Gongjang
Mr:Namp'o-si Kangsŏ-guyŏk Missail Kongjang
Context:north

The Namp'o Kangsŏ Missile Factory (North Korean 남포시강서구역미싸일공장, South Korean 남포시강서구역미사일공장) is a factory reportedly manufacturing the Scud and Taepodong-2 ballistic missiles,[1] located in Kangsŏ-guyŏk, Namp'o, North Korea[2] The factory is located partially above ground and partially underground and is rail-served, with a spur entering the underground facility from the Chamjilli railway station[1] on the P'yŏngnam Line of the Korean State Railway. The plant has reportedly produced up to 200 Scud missiles annually, using electronic components based on Japanese designs manufactured at the P'yŏngyang Semiconductor Factory.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 북한 군수공장 시리즈 11: 님퍼특별시에 소재한 군수공장 및 시설. North Korean Military Factory Series 11: Military Factories and Facilities in Namp'o Special City (in Korean) . . 14 December 2016 .
  2. Web site: Namp'o Unidentified Missile-Related Factory . . 14 December 2016 .