The Namp'o Kangsŏ Missile Factory (North Korean 남포시강서구역미싸일공장, South Korean 남포시강서구역미사일공장) is a factory reportedly manufacturing the

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and

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, located in Kangsŏ-guyŏk,

Namp'o Nampo (North Korean official spelling: Nampho; ), also spelled Namp'o, is the second largest city by population and an important seaport in North Korea, which lies on the northern shore of the Taedong River, 15 km east of the river's mouth. ...

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The factory is located partially above ground and partially underground and is

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-served, with a spur entering the underground facility from the Chamjilli railway station on the P'yŏngnam Line of the

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. The plant has reportedly produced up to 200 Scud missiles annually, using electronic components based on

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ese designs manufactured at the P'yŏngyang Semiconductor Factory.

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{{reflist Defence companies of North Korea