North Korea has reportedly sent its first spy satellite into space, as stated by its state-run news agency, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) designed to monitor U.S. and South Korean military movements.
Experts believe that if the satellite works as planned, it could enhance North Korea’s military capabilities, helping them aim at enemy forces more accurately. In response to what it perceives as threats, the country has promised more satellite launches.
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The satellite, named “Malligyong-1,” was launched on November 28, 2023, using a new rocket carrier called “Chollima-1,” and it flew in a southern direction, passing over Japan’s Okinawa prefecture.
Later on, the state-run news agency reported that the satellite took pictures of cities and military bases in South Korea, Guam, Italy, and also in Washington.
Despite rising tensions, South Korea, the United States, and Japan have not been able to confirm if the satellite successfully entered orbit.
Stay tuned for updates.
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