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North Korea's Kim Orders Launch of First Spy Satellite

  • #North Korea
  • #Weapons
  • #Military
  • #Politics
  • #Asia
  • #East Asia
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APR 2023
Image copyright: KCNA/Reuters [via Al Jazeera]
story last updated APR 2023

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

North Korea's development of a spy satellite, along with its first test launch of a solid-fueled ICBM, is the direct result of ongoing US military threats against the nation under the guise of strengthening regional security. By using South Korea for its aggressive imperial agenda, Washington is threatening North Korea's sovereignty and territorial integrity. If the US proceeds on its path of escalation, North Korea reserves the right to resort to using pre-emptive military force to ensure its security.

PressTV

Pro-establishment narrative

North Korea's spy satellite, together with the regime's frequent missile tests, only underscores the mounting threat the North poses to South Korea and regional stability. But Kim's saber-rattling will only strengthen South Korea's alliance with the US and its will to defend its territorial integrity. Kim understands only the language of power, and stepped-up US deterrence is the only way to protect South Korea from the aggressor while forcing Pyongyang back to the negotiating table.

CNN

Establishment split

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