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North Korea approaches "ICBM Red Line" ahead of "reconnaissance satellite"

North Korea said the ballistic missile it launched on the 27th was a test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite (Image source: wowkorea)

North Korea, 'reconnaissance satellite' destination Close to the ``ICBM Red Line''

North Korea announced today (28th) that the ballistic missile it launched the day before was a test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite. Long-range rockets for launching artificial satellites and ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) technology are ``same but different. There are concerns that North Korea is accumulating “justification” for embarking on a “virtual ICBM test launch” that suggested the withdrawal of the plan. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on the same day that the National Space Development Administration and the National Academy of Defense Sciences conducted an important test on the 27th according to the schedule for developing a reconnaissance satellite. ``Through the important test, the camera attached to the reconnaissance satellite took vertical and tilted images of a specific area on the ground, and confirmed the characteristics and operation accuracy of the high-resolution imaging system, data transmission system, and attitude control system.'' "This test was of great significance in the development of reconnaissance satellites," he said. The Korean Central News Agency also released two photos taken from space with the Korean peninsula facing forward and slightly tilted. North Korea has already announced that it will develop a spy satellite to strengthen its national defense capabilities. At the National Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea in January last year, North Korea unveiled plans to develop nuclear submarines, MIRV missiles (multi-warhead independent target re-entry missiles) and unmanned strike equipment, as well as hypersonic weapons and military reconnaissance satellites. The problem is that if satellite launch technology is used for military purposes, there is not much difference from ICBM technology. North Korea admits that "satellite rockets and ICBMs are two sides of the same coin." Hong Min, director of the North Korea Research Institute at the Korea Institute for Unification, said, "There is a concept of 'camouflage experiment' that directly confirms the capabilities of ICBM and 'actually operating a reconnaissance satellite'." It also has the characteristics of countering the major reconnaissance satellites and high-altitude reconnaissance capabilities in operation.” The “timing” that North Korea chose this time is exquisite. While it is possible to say, “This is in line with our roadmap for strengthening our national defense capabilities,” there are still 10 days left until the next presidential election in South Korea, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means that the United States can afford to turn its attention to North Korea. It is also meaningful that it is a time when there is no. Although it was planned in advance, the international situation has become unstable due to the situation in Ukraine. Even the United States, which sees North Korea's satellite launch as a violation of the UN Security Council resolution prohibiting the diversion of technology from any ballistic missile, cannot afford to overlook it. As for the timing of North Korea's spy satellite launch, attention is focused on April 15, around the 110th anniversary of the late President Kim Il-sung's birthday (the Day of the Sun). “This test launch appears to be a rehearsal for filming and transmission before the launch of a full-scale reconnaissance satellite, but it also has the meaning of seeing the reaction of neighboring countries to the launch of a reconnaissance satellite,” Hong said. During the month or so between the Winter Paralympics and the Solar Day, it is possible that other tactical-strategic missile launches and reconnaissance satellite launches will take place."

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