North Korea's Second Spy Satellite Launch Fails

Published AUG 24 2023·Updated MAY 30 2024

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The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

The development of reconnaissance satellites is essential to North Korea's military strength. With the increasing instability of the Korean Peninsula due to hostile foreign actors, protecting the nation and increasing the power of the state's deterrents is necessary to bolster defense and security.

Time

Pro-establishment 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, and is further fueling instability with provocative escalations.

Economist