N. Korean official affirms satellite-launch right, talks of further nuclear test



News N. Korean official affirms satellite-launch right, talks of further nuclear test Satellite launches and threats of nuclear tests an attempt at blackmail, likely to occur anyway, experts say Chad O'Carroll August 6, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Korea Pictorial Pyongyang underscored its "sovereign right" to launch satellites and suggested that U.S. actions could influence the possibility of a fourth nuclear test, a spokesperson for North Korea's foreign ministry said at an ASEAN press conference on Thursday. Ri Tong Il, the DPRK's former deputy ambassador to the UN, said that ongoing satellite launches contributed to North Korea's scientific and economic development and described Pyongyang's nuclear weapons development as a defensive strategy. Pyongyang underscored its "sovereign right" to launch satellites and suggested that U.S. actions could influence the possibility of a fourth nuclear test, a spokesperson for North Korea's foreign ministry said at an ASEAN press conference on Thursday. Ri Tong Il, the DPRK's former deputy ambassador to the UN, said that ongoing satellite launches contributed to North Korea's scientific and economic development and described Pyongyang's nuclear weapons development as a defensive strategy. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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N. Korean official affirms satellite-launch right, talks of further nuclear test

Satellite launches and threats of nuclear tests an attempt at blackmail, likely to occur anyway, experts say

Chad O'Carroll August 6, 2015

N. Korean official affirms satellite-launch right, talks of further nuclear test

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Pyongyang underscored its "sovereign right" to launch satellites and suggested that U.S. actions could influence the possibility of a fourth nuclear test, a spokesperson for North Korea's foreign ministry said at an ASEAN press conference on Thursday.

Ri Tong Il, the DPRK's former deputy ambassador to the UN, said that ongoing satellite launches contributed to North Korea's scientific and economic development and described Pyongyang's nuclear weapons development as a defensive strategy.

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