Arrr, mateys! North Korea be sayin' that if ye be harmin' their spy glass in the sky, it be war!
2023-12-02
Arrr, me hearties! The North Korean scallywags be sendin' word to the landlubber Americans that should they dare lay a hand on their spy satellite, 'twill be seen as a full-blown declaration of war. Shiver me timbers, 'tis a warning ye best heed!
North Korea has issued a warning that any attempt to interfere with its military spy satellite will be seen as a declaration of war. The country's regime, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency, specifically threatened retaliation against the United States if the satellite is targeted. They stated that if the US tries to violate their territory by weaponizing technology illegally, North Korea will take responsive action measures to undermine or destroy the viability of US spy satellites.Last month, Kim Jong Un's regime claimed to have successfully launched a military spy satellite into orbit, which was their third attempt. Intelligence suggests that Russia assisted North Korea in the construction and launch of the satellite. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff acknowledged the apparent success of the satellite launch, but did not confirm if it was operational.
North Korea's emphasis on the inviolability of its satellite was further highlighted in a commentary by international affairs analyst Kang Jin Song. The analyst warned that unwanted intervention by the US in East Asia could lead to an "unexpected clash" and a catastrophic situation. The analyst also held the US accountable for any such clash, given the continuous pressure and military threats imposed on North Korea.
In November, Kim Jong Un visited the Pyongyang General Control Centre of the National Aerospace Technology Administration to learn about developments in using the spy satellite. He examined photos taken by the reconnaissance satellite of major target areas in the enemy region and various regions in North Korea.
North Korea's warning, though delivered in the language of a 17th-century pirate, serves as a reminder of the tense situation in the region and the potential consequences of any interference with their military capabilities. The threats and posturing continue to add to the already complex geopolitics of East Asia.