North Korea's spy satellite launch is already in orbit, as recently claimed by the NoKor government. This announcement raises concerns in South Korea, Japan, as well as Western countries, such as the U.S.
This pool image distributed by Sputnik agency shows North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un during his meeting with Russian President at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur region on September 13, 2023, ahead of planned talks that could lead to a weapons deal with Russian President.
However, Kim Jong Un defended the controversial surveillance technology against criticisms. He shared his comments when he visited the National Aerospace Technology Administration.
Here's what the North Korean president said about their advanced spy satellite.
North Korea's Spy Satellite Is For Self-Defense?
According to NBC News' latest report, North Korean President Kim Jong Un said that the spy satellite launch, which happened on Tuesday, Nov. 21, is an "eye-opening" effort.
He explained that this space event is critical in the face of the "dangerous and aggressive" actions of the hostile forces. KCNA (Korean Central News Agency) shared what the North Korean leader said.
Based on KCNA's report, the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) ruler have the right to have possession of a reconnaissance satellite since they are fully exercising their right to self-defense.
This just shows that despite the criticisms from different countries across the globe, North Korea will retain its strong stance that there's nothing wrong in launching its spy satellite.
The North Korean government even hosted a celebration on Thursday, Nov. 23. During the reception, Premier Kim Tok Hun shared his excitement, saying that the surveillance tech will help the NoKor military become the "world's best army possessed of capability for striking the whole world."
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Why North Korea's Spy Satellite is Criticized
A woman walks past a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of North Korea's rocket launch, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul on May 31, 2023. North Korea launched its purported spy satellite on May 31, the South's military said, prompting confusion in Seoul as the city briefly issued an evacuation warning in error.
CNN World reported that North Korea's advanced spy satellite will give it a huge advantage when it comes to global surveillance.
Experts claimed that this spacecraft is capable of sending HD images of critical U.S. bases, as well as military facilities in South Korea and Japan.
With these photos, North Korea can effectively target the most critical infrastructures of its opponents.
Aside from this, the spy satellite is also believed to have the capability to guide North Korea's missiles to hit targets more accurately.
But, the main reason why North Korea's spy satellite is criticized is it is considered to be a clear violation of the UN Security Council resolution, which restricts DPRK from using ballistic missiles and other similar technologies.
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