Explainer: Why North Korea's satellite launches draw condemnation
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 () North Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite between Wednesday and December 1, prompting criticism from Japan and South Korea who say it would violate a UN ban on Pyongyang's missile development. The Chollima-1 seems to be a new design and most likely uses the dual-nozzle liquid-fuelled engines developed for Pyongyang’s Hwasong-15 ICBM, analysts said. Since 1998 North Korea has launched six satellites, two of which appeared to have successfully reached orbit, and the last of which was in 2016.
South Korea has launched its first spy satellite using a rocket operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The nation made a significant stride in bolstering its national security with the successful launch of..
In a recent address, North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un calls for heightened military readiness in response to potential provocations. Stay informed with the latest developments in international affairs..
The US has imposed fresh sanctions, targeting foreign-based agents accused of aiding North Korea in sanctions evasion and supporting its weapons of mass destruction program. The sanctions were..
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 ()
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