North Korea asserts right to launch satellite in defiance of US criticism



News North Korea asserts right to launch satellite in defiance of US criticism DPRK defends launch ahead of UN Security Council meeting, though expert says its justifications ignore international law Shreyas Reddy November 27, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea launches its first military spy satellite aboard the Chollima-1 rocket on Nov. 21, 2023. \| Image: KCNA North Korea slammed the U.S. on Monday for condemning its recent launch of a spy satellite, while warning critics against pushing for “illegal” sanctions ahead of a U.N. Security Council (UNSC) meeting on the launch. Kim Son Gyong, deputy director of international organizations at the DPRK foreign ministry, criticized “the United States and its followers” for labeling its satellite launch on Nov. 21 as a “threat,” in a statement released through the state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday. North Korea slammed the U.S. on Monday for condemning its recent launch of a spy satellite, while warning critics against pushing for “illegal” sanctions ahead of a U.N. Security Council (UNSC) meeting on the launch. Kim Son Gyong, deputy director of international organizations at the DPRK foreign ministry, criticized “the United States and its followers” for labeling its satellite launch on Nov. 21 as a “threat,” in a statement released through the state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday. 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 asserts right to launch satellite in defiance of US criticism

DPRK defends launch ahead of UN Security Council meeting, though expert says its justifications ignore international law

Shreyas Reddy November 27, 2023

North Korea asserts right to launch satellite in defiance of US criticism

North Korea launches its first military spy satellite aboard the Chollima-1 rocket on Nov. 21, 2023. | Image: KCNA

North Korea slammed the U.S. on Monday for condemning its recent launch of a spy satellite, while warning critics against pushing for “illegal” sanctions ahead of a U.N. Security Council (UNSC) meeting on the launch.

Kim Son Gyong, deputy director of international organizations at the DPRK foreign ministry, criticized “the United States and its followers” for labeling its satellite launch on Nov. 21 as a “threat,” in a statement released through the state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday.

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