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North Korean leader orders launch of first spy satellite as planned
North Korean leader orders launch of first spy satellite as planned,SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said preparations for the planned launch of the country's first spy satellite should go ahead to counter what he called threats from the United States and South Korea, state media reported on Wednesday. Analysts say the military satellite is part of the reclusive, nuclear-armed state's efforts to advance surveillance technology, including drones, to improve its ability to strike targets in the event of a conflict. North Korea in December conducted what it called an important "final phase" test for the spy satellite and said it would complete preparations for the launch by April.

North Korean leader orders launch of first spy satellite as planned

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said preparations for the planned launch of the country's first spy satellite should go ahead to counter what he called threats from the United States and South Korea, state media reported on Wednesday. Analysts say the military satellite is part of the reclusive, nuclear-armed state's efforts to advance surveillance technology, including drones, to improve its ability to strike targets in the event of a conflict. North Korea in December conducted what it called an important "final phase" test for the spy satellite and said it would complete preparations for the launch by April.