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Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite
Leader frames satellite as priority for ‘self-defense’ against US and ROK, making first reported appearance in a month
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the country’s space agency on Tuesday to review preparations for a military reconnaissance satellite, framing the capability as necessary to defend against U.S.-ROK forces and approving plans for a launch.
The spy satellite is now ready to be loaded after a general assembly inspection and space environment test, the party-run Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday.
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