North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June



News North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June Top military official says asset needed to monitor ‘dangerous military acts’ of US and ROK, condemning joint drills Jeongmin Kim May 30, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON ㅁ North Korean animation of a DPRK flag and satellite orbiting Earth \| Image: KCTV (File Photo, 2019) A top North Korean military official has announced that the country will launch its first military spy satellite in June, calling the asset necessary to monitor the “dangerous military acts” of U.S. and South Korea. In a statement released Tuesday morning, Ri Pyong Chol criticized joint exercises like ongoing live-fire “annihilation” drills and U.S. reconnaissance activities as justifying the satellite launch. A top North Korean military official has announced that the country will launch its first military spy satellite in June, calling the asset necessary to monitor the “dangerous military acts” of U.S. and South Korea. In a statement released Tuesday morning, Ri Pyong Chol criticized joint exercises like ongoing live-fire “annihilation” drills and U.S. reconnaissance activities as justifying the satellite launch. 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 will launch first military spy satellite in June

Top military official says asset needed to monitor ‘dangerous military acts’ of US and ROK, condemning joint drills

Jeongmin Kim May 30, 2023

North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June

ㅁ North Korean animation of a DPRK flag and satellite orbiting Earth | Image: KCTV (File Photo, 2019)

A top North Korean military official has announced that the country will launch its first military spy satellite in June, calling the asset necessary to monitor the “dangerous military acts” of U.S. and South Korea.

In a statement released Tuesday morning, Ri Pyong Chol criticized joint exercises like ongoing live-fire “annihilation” drills and U.S. reconnaissance activities as justifying the satellite launch.

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