“In response to American steps to militarize it.” North Korea intends to increase its capabilities in space

A representative of North Korea's General Administration of Outer Space Engineering announced the strengthening of the country's aerial reconnaissance capabilities in response to the militarization of space by the United States and its allies.

He says: "The United States uses outer space as a military tool to deter other countries. The most dangerous machinations of the United States aimed at militarizing space are being seriously observed on the Korean Peninsula."

He adds: “Due to the reckless and dangerous machinations of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Korean Peninsula, the risk of violating strategic parity at any time and the outbreak of a real war between countries still exists. And the intentions of American hegemony to militarize space and turn it into a battlefield are the threat.” key to global peace and security.

According to him, North Korea considers the ultimate goal of space militarization to be a "preventive nuclear strike." He described Washington's submission of a draft resolution to the UN Security Council on the non-deployment of nuclear weapons in outer space as "complete nonsense" and a manifestation of "shameless double standards."

He says: “Work on space exploration, including launching a military reconnaissance satellite, has become a logical and necessary strategic choice.”

He added: "The administration will be committed to completing important issues on time to enhance basic aerial reconnaissance capabilities, which contributes to monitoring military activities and aggressive attempts by the United States and enemy forces."

It is noteworthy that North Korea launched into space in November 2023 the first reconnaissance satellite, and plans to launch the second satellite soon.