North Korea has confirmed its plan to launch several reconnaissance satellites this year after launching its first spy satellite into orbit in November 2023.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un announced during a year-end meeting that the country plans to launch three more spy satellites into orbit this year.
"The successful launch of the Malligyong-1 reconnaissance satellite last year led to significant progress in the country's defense capabilities, and several launches are also expected this year," said Park Kyung-soo, deputy director of North Korea's National Aerospace Technology Administration, as quoted by the Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA)
Last week, a South Korean military source said North Korea had installed a screen at the Tongchang-ri spaceport to prevent surveillance. This may indicate that preparations are underway for the launch of the satellite.
North Korea is making efforts to use satellites for various purposes, such as agriculture, land management and disaster prevention, Park said.
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