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North Korea Spy Satellite Launch Fails as Rocket Falls Into the Sea
June 01, 2023

North Korea Spy Satellite Launch Fails as Rocket Falls Into the Sea

By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung
North Korean media said the country’s space agency will investigate “the serious defects revealed” by the launch and conduct a second launch as soon as possible.

South Korea Launches First Commercial-Grade Satellite as North Korea Plans First Spy Satellite
May 25, 2023

South Korea Launches First Commercial-Grade Satellite as North Korea Plans First Spy Satellite

By Hyung-jin Kim
The two Koreas, technically in a state of war, have no military reconnaissance satellites of their own and both are eager to possess them.
Japan Deploys PAC3 Interceptor System for North Korea Spy Satellite Launch
April 27, 2023

Japan Deploys PAC3 Interceptor System for North Korea Spy Satellite Launch

By Takahashi Kosuke
The deployment of additional missile defense systems is causing mixed reactions from Okinawans. 

North Korea Heralds Completion of Its First Military Reconnaissance Satellite
April 19, 2023

North Korea Heralds Completion of Its First Military Reconnaissance Satellite

By Mitch Shin
Kim Jong Un inspected the National Aerospace Development Administration and urged technicians to launch the military reconnaissance satellite at the planned (but unspecified) date.

North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles as Part of Military Satellite Test
December 19, 2022

North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles as Part of Military Satellite Test

By Mitch Shin
A day after it launched two MRBMs, North Korea confirmed that it was an important test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite.

North Korea’s Suspected Missile Launch Fails, South Korea’s Military Says
March 16, 2022

North Korea’s Suspected Missile Launch Fails, South Korea’s Military Says

By Mitch Shin
Days after the U.S. warned of North Korea testing its new ICBM system, South Korea’s military said the North failed to launch an unidentified projectile.

US Warns North Korea’s Reconnaissance Satellite Tests Are Cover for ICBM Development
March 11, 2022

US Warns North Korea’s Reconnaissance Satellite Tests Are Cover for ICBM Development

By Mitch Shin
The U.S. and South Korean military defined North Korea’s reconnaissance satellite tests conducted on February 27 and March 5 as a test for its new ICBM system.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile for Reconnaissance Satellite Test
March 07, 2022

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile for Reconnaissance Satellite Test

By Mitch Shin
Four days before the South Korean presidential election, North Korea conducted an “important” second reconnaissance satellite test – its second in a week. 

South Korea: North’s ‘Very Important Test’ Was of Rocket Engine
December 10, 2019

South Korea: North’s ‘Very Important Test’ Was of Rocket Engine

By Hyung-Jin Kim
Seoul said a previously unspecified test at Sohae Satellite Launching Ground was a rocket engine test.

How Advanced Are North Korea’s Missiles?
April 01, 2017

How Advanced Are North Korea’s Missiles?

By John Schilling
A close look at Pyongyang’s strategic missile capabilities.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un Aims for the Moon
August 05, 2016

North Korea's Kim Jong-un Aims for the Moon

By John Power
North Korea's space agency reveals plans for a lunar mission by 2026.
What the Pentagon Thinks About North Korea
February 15, 2016

What the Pentagon Thinks About North Korea

By Ankit Panda
The Pentagon's 2015 report to Congress on North Korea offers insight into the country's military progress.

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