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South Korea's defense chief revealed that North Korea has sent over 3 million artillery shells to Russia in 6,700 shipping containers, while also expecting Russia to provide technological assistance for North Korea's military surveillance satellite program.
North Korea claims that its recently launched reconnaissance satellite has captured photos of the White House, Pentagon, and key US military installations worldwide. However, doubts remain about the satellite's capabilities, as previous analysis suggests it may only be capable of capturing general snapshots and recognizing large targets. South Korea doubts its value as a reconnaissance asset, comparing its imaging capabilities to Google Earth. North Korea has not provided any third-party verification or released the alleged photographs to the public. Despite questions about its surveillance capacity, defense experts believe the launch could still benefit North Korea's development of nuclear, space, and ballistic capabilities, as it violated UN Security Council resolutions by using ballistic missile technology.
North Korea claims that its newly launched military surveillance satellite has captured images of a British aircraft carrier and US Navy vessels, as well as the White House and the Pentagon. The authenticity of these claims cannot be verified, and no photos have been published. The launch of the satellite has been condemned internationally due to concerns about North Korea's missile technology. Analysts question the satellite's capabilities and usefulness, stating that more satellites would be needed for frequent passes over key sites. North Korea's actions have led to the collapse of a 2018 military pact with South Korea, and tensions along the border are rising.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong has promised to put a military spy satellite into orbit soon, following the failure of a North Korean satellite launch on Wednesday. The launch was widely criticized, including by South Korea, Japan, and the United States. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said any launch by Pyongyang using ballistic missile technology breaches Security Council resolutions. Kim Yo Jong's remarks came after the failure of a North Korean satellite launch on Wednesday.