This was reported by Yonhap citing North Korean news agency KCNA, Ukrinform reported.

As noted, Kim supervised the committee on preparations for the launch of the satellite, checked the condition of the apparatus and approved the implementation of other measures that could indicate the transition to the final stage of preparations for launch into space.

“After a detailed review of the committee’s work, the leader examined the military reconnaissance satellite No. 1, which has passed the final pre-installation inspection and tests in near space conditions and is ready to be loaded on a launch vehicle,” KCNA said. said in a statement.

Kim’s words are also included, stating that “successful launch of the satellite is an urgent requirement in the current security environment and is primarily necessary for strengthening defense capabilities.”

The North Korean leader also said that the more persistently Seoul and Washington increase their containment of Pyongyang, the more actively North Korea will “use its right of self-defense”.

South Korean experts believe that Pyongyang will choose the time to launch the device, taking into account the climatic conditions and the political situation.

“The direct launch is likely to take place as early as June, depending on the readiness of the launch vehicle,” says Kim Dong-yop, a professor at Seoul University of North Korean Studies.

Photos released by KCNA show the North Korean leader accompanied by his daughter Kim Joo-e during the inspection.

As reported by Ukrinform, North Korea is modernizing its main Sohe rocket launch complex, which is used to launch satellites into Earth orbit, as evidenced by satellite images.

Photo: “Yonhap”