N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts



News N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts While rocket launches are expensive for the DPRK, they can earn diplomatic, security benefits Ha-young Choi September 24, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA Experts on Thursday said that North Korea’s potential upcoming satellite launch would be motivated by domestic political interests, even though it is not exactly an economically efficient move. In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) said that a launch is “imminent,” but did not specify a date. Experts on Thursday said that North Korea’s potential upcoming satellite launch would be motivated by domestic political interests, even though it is not exactly an economically efficient move. In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) said that a launch is “imminent,” but did not specify a date. 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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N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts

While rocket launches are expensive for the DPRK, they can earn diplomatic, security benefits

Ha-young Choi September 24, 2015

N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts

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Experts on Thursday said that North Korea’s potential upcoming satellite launch would be motivated by domestic political interests, even though it is not exactly an economically efficient move.

In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) said that a launch is “imminent,” but did not specify a date.

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