Flurry of Activity Fuels Speculation of North Korea Test

Flurry of Activity Fuels Speculation of North Korea Test
A WorldView-1 satellite image shows an overview of people assembled in formation near Kim Il Sung Square and rehearsing for the upcoming military parade of the 75th Anniversary of the Workers' Party of North Korea in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Sept. 17, 2020. Maxar Technologies/Handout via Reuters
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SEOUL—Analysts and security officials say they are watching for signs that North Korea may use an upcoming holiday to unveil new weapons or test fire a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), after a flurry of activity was detected at a key base.

Formations of troops have been seen practicing for what is expected to be a major military parade on Oct. 10, the 75th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea. Some observers say North Korea may showcase its largest missiles for the first time since 2018.