Hidden behind the distraction of the recent spate of tactical missile tests is a greater development with strategic implications: the Hermit Kingdom appears to have modified an older sub to launch ballistic missiles, improving the lethality and survivability of its nuclear arsenal.
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This is beyond reasonable doubt. Stitching together the handful of images we can see the tell-tale signs. North Korean state media attempted to obscure this but trained eyes can see through the blurring. On top of the enlarged sail in the middle of the submarine are a series of small holes. These are to allow water to escape sideways when a missile is launched and was a feature added to an earlier submarine after some test launches.
All countries with a nuclear arsenal have sought to do this to some extent, and North Korea launched its first missile submarine in 2014. That submarine only carries a single missile and is primarily seen as a test platform. This new submarine has room for three missiles, indicating an operational role and greatly increasing the chances of a missile penetrating any defenses.
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