North Korea plans to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year following the successful launch of Malligyong-1.

North Korea affirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year, following the successful launch of its first spy satellite, Malligyong-1, last November. Vice director of the North's National Aerospace Technology Administration, Pak Kyong-su, stated that the successful launch has brought significant progress to the country's national defense capabilities, with several launches anticipated this year.