Pyongyang plans to launch three more spy satellites in 2024 to bolster its military capabilities.
North Korea recently orbited a spy satellite, claiming to provide intelligence on US and South Korean military sites.
The country conducted numerous weapons tests in 2023, including its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
North Korea attributes its weapons development to perceived threats from the United States.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared launching three more reconnaissance satellites in 2024 as a key policy decision.
Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington strengthen defense collaboration in response to North Korean missile and nuclear threats.
Washington deployed a nuclear-powered submarine and conducted joint drills with long-range bombers, escalating tensions.