Increased activity spotted at N. Korea's Sohae rocket launch site: 38 North

38노스 "북 로켓발사장 주변서도 활동",... 박대통령, 긴장속 북핵대응 '올인' Analysts have spotted suspicious movements at North Korea's Sohae satellite launching station on its west coast. According to U.S.-based North Korea monitoring group 38 North,... satellite images taken on October first... show activity at the launch pad and rocket engine test area,... with vehicles moving near the fuel and and oxidizer buildings. Due to covers put over key structures, however, the report says it's hard to tell whether a test is imminent. In recent days, activity has been detected at other sites in the North too -- the Dongchang-ri rocket launch site in the country's northwest... as well as possible preparations for another nuclear test at the Punggye-ri test site. The presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae has called it an emergency situation... and sees North Korea's nuclear threat as the biggest national challenge,... according to an official at the nation's top office. The official told Seoul-based Yonhap News Agency Sunday that a provocation by North Korea could come at any time. President Park Geun-hye, the official said, has been watching for any signs at the North's nuclear and missile sites over the weekend... and is being briefed on the international community's reactions to North Korea-related issues. Concerns have grown,... especially amid a rise in the frequency and intensity of the North's provocations. Ten years ago on October ninth,... North Korea conducted its first nuclear test,... which was widely seen as a failure. It's most recent -- and successful -- fourth and fifth nuclear tests this year showed Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities have grown significantly. Kwon Soa, Arirang News. Visit ‘Arirang News’ Official Pages Facebook(NEWS):   / newsarirang   Homepage: http://www.arirang.com Facebook:   / arirangtv   Twitter:   / arirangworld   Instagram:   / arirangworld