North Korea Set To Launch Military Spy Satellite As Kim Takes Daughter, 10, To Work
The Independent|April 20, 2023
North Korea will soon launch its first military spy satellite, Kim Jong-un has said after touring the country's space agency with his young daughter. Any such launch would violate UN sanctions.
SHWETA SHARMA
North Korea Set To Launch Military Spy Satellite As Kim Takes Daughter, 10, To Work

State media yesterday released pictures of Mr Kim touring the National Aerospace Development Administration facility with his daughter - thought to be 10 years old and named Kim Ju-ae who has accompanied her father to other recent events such as missile launches and military parades. The leader was seen smoking a cigarette and talking to officials.

North Korea has conducted missile and rocket tests previously, demonstrating its ability to send satellites into space, but analysts questioned whether it has cameras sophisticated enough to use for spying on a satellite after only low-resolution images were released following past launches.

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