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Kim Jong Un Approves Launch of North Korea’s First Military Spy Satellite

  • Kim Jong Un inspected North Korea’s first military spy satellite and approved a plan to launch it.
  • North Korea has resumed activity at its main satellite launch site, indicating a launch may occur within weeks.
  • The satellite launch would use long-range missile technology banned by UN Security Council resolutions.
  • Kim said acquiring military spy satellites is crucial to bolstering North Korea's defense against the U.S. and South Korea.
  • Neighboring countries warn a satellite launch would threaten regional peace and stability.
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