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Coverage dated December 18, 2022

North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles as Part of Military Satellite Test

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A day after it launched two MRBMs, North Korea confirmed that it was an important test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite.

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  1. Washington Times

    North Korea says rocket launch was test of 1st spy satellite (opens Washington Times)

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    North Korea said Monday it fired a test satellite in an important final-stage test for the development of its first spy satellite, a key military capability coveted by its leader Kim Jong Un along with other high-tech weapons systems.

  2. MyNorthwest

    North Korea says latest launches tested 1st spy satellite (opens MyNorthwest)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea said Monday it fired a test satellite in an important final-stage test for the development of its first spy

  3. The Diplomat

    North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles as Part of Military Satellite Test (opens The Diplomat)

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    A day after it launched two MRBMs, North Korea confirmed that it was an important test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite.

  4. France 24

    North Korea conducts 'final-stage test' for spy satellite: state media (opens France 24)

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    North Korea carried out an "important final-stage test" for the development of a spy satellite, which it will complete by April next year, state media said on Monday.

  5. New Hampshire Union Leader

    North Korea confirms 'important' test to develop spy satellite, KCNA says (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    SEOUL — North Korea’s state media KCNA said on Monday the country conducted an “important, final phase” test on Sunday for the development of a spy satellite, which it seeks

  6. UPI

    North Korea conducts 'final-stage test' for spy satellite (opens UPI)

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    North Korea conducted an "important final-stage test" for a reconnaissance satellite that it aims to complete by April, state media reported on Monday.

  7. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    North Korea launches test spy satellite (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea said Monday it fired a test satellite in an important final-stage test for the development of its first spy satellite, a key military capability coveted by its leader Kim Jong Un along with other high-tech weapons systems.

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