North Korea promises 'transparency' on plans to develop sensitive space program



News North Korea promises ‘transparency’ on plans to develop sensitive space program DPRK official tells UN committee that Pyongyang ‘will make steady efforts for outer space development’ Colin Zwirko October 19, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV North Korea is openly talking about developing its sensitive space exploration projects and promising to be transparent about it on the world stage, according to a recent DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement. North Korea toned down open promotion of its space endeavors around the time it started negotiations with the U.S. and South Korea in early 2018. Washington has long argued that Pyongyang uses its space program as a front for long-range nuclear weapons development. North Korea is openly talking about developing its sensitive space exploration projects and promising to be transparent about it on the world stage, according to a recent DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement. North Korea toned down open promotion of its space endeavors around the time it started negotiations with the U.S. and South Korea in early 2018. Washington has long argued that Pyongyang uses its space program as a front for long-range nuclear weapons development. 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 promises ‘transparency’ on plans to develop sensitive space program

DPRK official tells UN committee that Pyongyang ‘will make steady efforts for outer space development’

Colin Zwirko October 19, 2020

North Korea promises ‘transparency’ on plans to develop sensitive space program

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North Korea is openly talking about developing its sensitive space exploration projects and promising to be transparent about it on the world stage, according to a recent DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement.

North Korea toned down open promotion of its space endeavors around the time it started negotiations with the U.S. and South Korea in early 2018. Washington has long argued that Pyongyang uses its space program as a front for long-range nuclear weapons development.

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