http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20060819-00000041-jij-int as well as above.
The province in question is Hamgyong Bukdo, and is the same province where the Taepodong 2 launch site is located, in Musudanri. In fact, Kilju is not far from Musudanri....
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/korea_north_admin_2005.pdf
And, from Global Security.org site:
"By late April 2005 there were reports that North Koreans were constructing a reviewing stand and filling in a tunnel, both signs that an underground nuclear test was imminent. Tunnels for underground nuclear tests are different from regular mines, since they have to be plugged up to contain the blast. Satellite imagery reportedly indicated the North Koreans were "stemming" the tunnel, taking material back into the shaft to plug it up. Satellite imagery indicated that North Korea was shipping concrete and grouting to the site, possibly to plug the tunnel. Although there were signs of continued activity near tunnels in the Kilju area, there was disagreement among intelligence agencies as to whether the recent activity indicated an impending nuclear test.
Other reports indicated that the satellite imagery showed the North Koreans had dug and refilled a significant hole at the suspected test site. The hole was said to have been dug in a manner consistent with preparations for an underground nuclear test, but there was no conclusive indication as to whether the North Koreans had deposited a weapon inside. These reports indicate that the shaft is a vertical shaft, rather than a horizontal tunnel. Imagery also detected frequent truck movement bringing cranes and other equipment. The presence of cranes is consistent with a vertical shaft, but not a horizontal tunnel.
Imagery was also reported to show recent construction of an elaborate reviewing stand for visiting dignitaries a few kilometers from the suspected test site. The reviewing stand was considered a significant indicator of a possible nuclear test. American intelligence had overlooked the reviewing stand built prior to the 1998 Taepodong-1 missile launch. The North Koreans had visitors from other countries invited to watch the launch.
Kim Jong Il's last words?
"Hey, you rook at dis!!!!!!"
What an utter fool!!!
So the party starts early. As for the test date, would it be Aug. 22 or Sept. 9?
I guess they are warning citizens against the possible fallout. But underground tests contains the fallout. Maybe its a above ground test?
I'll be surprised if it even lifts off. He's gonna blow up.
When did North Korea start caring what happen to it's civilians ???
What's the weather forecast for the 22nd? Which way the wind going to be blowing?
He lets his people starve to death, yet you all believe he's somehow worried about a little leaking radiation hurting the general population? You've got to be kidding!!! This is a complete farce!!!
If this was the U.S. that intercepted these radio messages, the Dems would be screaming that we violated their rights. Just ask the Judge that handed down the ruling that it was unconstitutional.
I can understand them asking civilians to move considering how there last rocket test went. However, I don't know if they can move far enough away.
It is time to take out North Korea!
Ops4
I can't imagine the Chinese won't be extremly pissed at this development.
More confirmation:
U.S. Renews Warning of N.Korea Nuke Test
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200608/200608180021.html
North Korea seems to be preparing to conduct a nuclear test in Gilju, North Hamgyeong Province, the U.S. broadcaster ABC on Friday quoted anonymous State and Defense Department officials as saying. They said suspicious movements of vehicles and the unloading of large cables that may be used to connect equipment to observe the test had been spotted in the area.
So this is why they asked the SKs for flood aid consisting of cement!
There are lot of global chess moves going on right now. Best for NK not to forget about checkmate.
If I was evil, I would drop a 50 megatonner on top of their test site and blame the deaths on Kimmy.