"With the help of Russia": the DPRK claims that the satellite-spy was brought into orbit-the media
According to journalists, according to analysts, if the spacecraft works, it will be able to significantly improve North Korea's military capabilities, in particular, it will allow it to be more accurately aimed at the enemy's forces. In the State Central Information Agency of Korea (CAK) reported late on Tuesday the 21st of November, that a satellite called "Malligen-1" was launched with the help of a new Callim-1 rocket launcher.
"The launch of the intelligence satellite is the legitimate right of North Korea to strengthen its right to self -defense," the statement of TAK reads. However, as the publication writes, South Korea, the United States and Japan could not confirm that the satellite had gone into orbit. But South Korea called the launch "a clear violation" of the UN Security Council resolution, which forbids North Korea to use ballistic missiles technology.
And on Wednesday morning, the South Korean government partially suspended an agreement that he concluded with North Korea, which limits the intelligence and observation activity of the South in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating two countries. Journalists noted that this is the third attempt to launch the satellite. The first two launches were unsuccessful.
South Korea Defense Minister Tire Vona juice last Sunday stated that North Korea was believed to "almost solve" her problems with the missile engines with Russia. It happened after North Korea leader Kim Jong -in visited the Russian Federation in September. During this visit, he visited the Russian space together with Russian President Vladimir Putin. At this meeting, Putin made it clear about the willingness to help North Korea in the development of her space and satellite program.
Panda Ankit, a specialist in the Carnegie Foundation for International Peace, warns against the assumptions that Russia's assistance and advice played a crucial role in the successful third launch. "Given the timing, it seems unlikely that the North Koreans have already received and realized technical assistance from Russia . . . Let's also mean that the North Koreans themselves have amazing abilities at this stage," he said.