South Korea says it boosts surveillance after North claims spy satellite launch
by The Associated Press
Nov 22, 2023
3 minutes
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea will partially suspend an inter-Korean agreement Wednesday to restart frontline aerial surveillance of North Korea, after the North said it launched a military spy satellite in violation of United Nations bans, Seoul officials said.
The South Korean announcement — which will likely infuriate North Korea — came hours after the North claimed to have placed a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit in its third such launch attempt this year.
The North's claim hasn't been independently verified; the Pentagon
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days