South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik reiterated his view that North Korea may launch additional military reconnaissance satellites as early as the end of this month, and announced his plans to respond to North Korea. He emphasized the position of promoting security cooperation among Japan, the United States, and South Korea.
North Korea announced in November last year that it had successfully launched a military reconnaissance satellite for the first time, and since then, Kim Jong Un has announced plans to launch three additional reconnaissance satellites this year. .
At a press conference in Seoul on the 18th, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik mentioned North Korea's satellites, pointing out that the ones launched last year were not functioning as reconnaissance satellites.
He also reiterated his view that North Korea may launch additional military reconnaissance satellites as early as the end of this month, although he did not mention specific reasons.
Regarding the response to North Korea, he emphasized, ``As North Korea's nuclear and missile threats are increasing, trilateral security cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan will continue to advance.''
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