On June 19, 2024, North Korea and Russia signed the "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty" (Treaty of 2024), which strengthened their military alliance. This treaty mentions joint military exercises, defense cooperation, and strategic science and technology collaboration.

In recent months, it has been revealed that Russia\'s missiles launched during the Russia-Ukraine war were North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), indicating that North Korea and Russia\'s relationship is becoming closer.

Why Does North Korea Continue to Develop Military Reconnaissance Satellites?

North Korea has been attempting to launch satellites since 1998, and they continue to launch space launch vehicles under the guise of satellite launches today. Experts believe that North Korea, which has been developing ICBMs in addition to nuclear weapons, requires military reconnaissance satellites to obtain precise targeting information, making it difficult for them to abandon these efforts.

In this situation, experts are concerned that North Korea will accelerate the development of space technology, particularly military reconnaissance satellites, with technical assistance from Russia.

Nara Space investigated the Dongchang-ri Missile Launch Site area, which includes two satellite launch sites for reconnaissance satellites, vertical and horizontal engine test stands, and a North Korean high-level (VIP) observation post, to monitor North Korea\'s space development trends.

What changes will the North Korea-Russia Treaty of 2024 bring about?

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