North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test



News North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test Pyongyang to finalize reconnaissance satellite plans by early 2023 after ‘successful’ rocket launch Sunday Colin Zwirko December 19, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Launch of a North Korean rocket on Sunday (left) and reported image taken over Seoul during the test (right) \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Dec. 19, 2022) North Korea claims it launched a special carrier rocket on Sunday as part of a “crucial” development test of a military reconnaissance satellite, according to state media, releasing two high-altitude images reportedly taken that day over snow-covered South Korean cities Seoul and Incheon. The Rodong Sinmun on Monday said the test was a success and “passed the final hurdle” on the way toward “finishing the preparations for military reconnaissance satellite No. 1 by April 2023.” North Korea claims it launched a special carrier rocket on Sunday as part of a “crucial” development test of a military reconnaissance satellite, according to state media, releasing two high-altitude images reportedly taken that day over snow-covered South Korean cities Seoul and Incheon. The Rodong Sinmun on Monday said the test was a success and “passed the final hurdle” on the way toward “finishing the preparations for military reconnaissance satellite No. 1 by April 2023.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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 says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test

Pyongyang to finalize reconnaissance satellite plans by early 2023 after ‘successful’ rocket launch Sunday

Colin Zwirko December 19, 2022

North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test

Launch of a North Korean rocket on Sunday (left) and reported image taken over Seoul during the test (right) | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Dec. 19, 2022)

North Korea claims it launched a special carrier rocket on Sunday as part of a “crucial” development test of a military reconnaissance satellite, according to state media, releasing two high-altitude images reportedly taken that day over snow-covered South Korean cities Seoul and Incheon.

The Rodong Sinmun on Monday said the test was a success and “passed the final hurdle” on the way toward “finishing the preparations for military reconnaissance satellite No. 1 by April 2023.”

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