Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch



News Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun, edited by NK News The North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong has defended her nation’s efforts to launch a military spy satellite, denouncing the U.S. on Thursday for criticizing the DPRK’s space program but not those of other countries. The statement, published by the external-facing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), implicitly acknowledges the failure of Wednesday's launch and follows a short message on the incident by North Korea’s space agency a day earlier. The North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong has defended her nation’s efforts to launch a military spy satellite, denouncing the U.S. on Thursday for criticizing the DPRK’s space program but not those of other countries. The statement, published by the external-facing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), implicitly acknowledges the failure of Wednesday's launch and follows a short message on the incident by North Korea’s space agency a day earlier. 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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Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon

Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Rodong Sinmun, edited by NK News

The North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong has defended her nation’s efforts to launch a military spy satellite, denouncing the U.S. on Thursday for criticizing the DPRK’s space program but not those of other countries.

The statement, published by the external-facing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), implicitly acknowledges the failure of Wednesday's launch and follows a short message on the incident by North Korea’s space agency a day earlier.

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