North Korea calls failed spy satellite launch ‘the most serious’ shortcoming
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Report: North Korea's First Spy Satellite is 'Alive'
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The Spin
Pro-North Korea narrative
With Malligyong-1 operating in orbit, North Korea has bolstered its self-defense capabilities and war deterrence amid a deteriorating security environment featuring Pyongyang’s enemies conducting dangerous military actions in the Korean Peninsula. No one can deny North Korea's right to self-defense.
Anti-North Korea narrative
While it may claim that military spy satellites are justified and legitimate in defending its sovereignty and security against the US and its allies, the truth is that North Korea is using ballistic missile technology to compete with other growing space powers in the region. Pyongyang is further fueling instability with its provocative escalations.