North Korea accelerates military buildup across land, sea and space

North Korea appears to be accelerating its military modernization across land, sea and space, with recent satellite imagery pointing to new frontline facilities, expanded shipbuilding infrastructure and renewed rocket engine testing.

The moves have raised concerns in Seoul that Pyongyang may be stepping up preparations for a possible conflict.

Experts, however, say the developments are better understood as an acceleration of North Korea’s longstanding military buildup than as evidence of a sudde ...