Report: North Korean leader filmed examining country's first military spy satellite - Walla! news

2023-05-17T08:28:23.493Z

Highlights: The development of a military spy satellite was one of the security projects Kim announced in 2021. A month ago, Kim said construction of the satellite was complete and gave the green light for its launch. In December 2022, North Korea said it had carried out a "final important test" and announced that the satellite would be completed in April 2023. The report came a week after Pyongyang said it fired the world's first solid-fuel ballistic missile, a major breakthrough in its weapons program, KCNA reported.

The development of a military spy satellite was one of the security projects Kim announced in 2021. In December 2022, North Korea said it had carried out a "final important test" and announced that construction of the satellite would be completed in April 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tested the country's first military spy satellite and gave his approval to move forward with his "future action plan," according to state media. Kim met with the "preparatory committee for launching the satellite" on Tuesday before examining the satellite, KCNA news agency reported.

A month ago, Kim said construction of the satellite was complete and gave the green light for its launch. The report came a week after Pyongyang said it fired the world's first solid-fuel ballistic missile, a major breakthrough in its weapons program.

The satellite development team (Photo: GettyImages)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (Photo: GettyImages)

The satellite development team (Photo: GettyImages)

Kim was photographed a month ago at the National Space and Aviation Development Administration (NADA) standing in front of a screen that shows something blurry that looks similar to a satellite. "After studying the commission's work in detail, Kim tested the first military spy satellite, ready for launch and undergoing final tests," KCNA reported. Subsequently, "he approved the future plans of the preparatory committee," the report said.

The development of a military spy satellite was one of the security projects Kim announced in 2021. In December 2022, North Korea said it had carried out a "final important test" and announced that construction of the satellite would be completed in April 2023.