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Expect North Korean Provocations in Low Earth Orbit

Expect North Korean Provocations in Low Earth Orbit

By John Hickman
Space is a new realm for Pyongyang to engage in its strategy of extracting diplomatic or economic concessions from the United States and South Korea.

North Korea’s ‘Successful’ Spy Satellite Launch

North Korea’s ‘Successful’ Spy Satellite Launch

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
What does it all mean?
China Ignores North Korea’s Provocations at Its Own Risk

China Ignores North Korea’s Provocations at Its Own Risk

By Min-yong Lee
China was silent on North Korea’s launch of a military satellite, just as it has kept quiet on rapid advancements in Pyongyang’s missile program. Is a nuclear test next?

Seoul Warns North Korea Not to Launch Spy Satellite

Seoul Warns North Korea Not to Launch Spy Satellite

By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korea hinted that the 2018 inter-Korean military deal could be suspended in response.

North Korea Fails to Launch Reconnaissance Satellite on 2nd Try 

North Korea Fails to Launch Reconnaissance Satellite on 2nd Try 

By Takahashi Kosuke
It was the second failed launch in three months, but Pyongyang has vowed to try a third time in October.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

North Korea is Preparing for a New Round of Weapons Tests, South Korean Spy Agency Says

North Korea is Preparing for a New Round of Weapons Tests, South Korean Spy Agency Says

By Hyung-jin Kim
The National Intelligence Services aid it has detected unusually heavy activities at a North Korean facility that produces solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missiles and at another site related to liquid-fueled ICBMs.

North Korea Is Desperately Seeking Foreign Currency to Fund Its Military

North Korea Is Desperately Seeking Foreign Currency to Fund Its Military

By Seulkee Jang
A consulate in China ordered trade officials to identify collaborators who can send or launder money, even if they cannot directly invest in North Korea.
North Korea Spy Satellite Launch Fails as Rocket Falls Into the Sea

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

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

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

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

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.

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