North Korea holds space conference, says launching satellites will help economy



News North Korea holds space conference, says launching satellites will help economy Aerospace engineers, students gather after Kim Jong Un ordered development of military recon satellite earlier this year Colin Zwirko November 22, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV \| North Korean animation of a DPRK flag and satellite orbiting Earth Major players in North Korea’s aerospace sector gathered last week to discuss “peaceful space development” plans and how to link new satellite technology research with economic growth, state media reported on Sunday, as concerns remain about potential military applications of the country’s space program. The event comes after DPRK leader Kim Jong Un ordered development of a military reconnaissance satellite in January, and after South Korea’s test-launch of an indigenous space launch vehicle last month. Major players in North Korea’s aerospace sector gathered last week to discuss “peaceful space development” plans and how to link new satellite technology research with economic growth, state media reported on Sunday, as concerns remain about potential military applications of the country’s space program. The event comes after DPRK leader Kim Jong Un ordered development of a military reconnaissance satellite in January, and after South Korea’s test-launch of an indigenous space launch vehicle last month. 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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North Korea holds space conference, says launching satellites will help economy

Aerospace engineers, students gather after Kim Jong Un ordered development of military recon satellite earlier this year

Colin Zwirko November 22, 2021

North Korea holds space conference, says launching satellites will help economy

KCTV | North Korean animation of a DPRK flag and satellite orbiting Earth

Major players in North Korea’s aerospace sector gathered last week to discuss “peaceful space development” plans and how to link new satellite technology research with economic growth, state media reported on Sunday, as concerns remain about potential military applications of the country’s space program.

The event comes after DPRK leader Kim Jong Un ordered development of a military reconnaissance satellite in January, and after South Korea’s test-launch of an indigenous space launch vehicle last month.

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