North Korean leader orders launch of spy satellite

BY A STAFF REPORTER: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to launch their first spy satellite as planned, saying boosting the country's intelligence capabilities is a top priority to counter "threats" from the United States and South Korea. In December, North Korea conducted an "important, final phase" test to build a spy satellite and said it would complete the launch by April. During a visit to the National Space Development Agency (NSA) on Tuesday, Kim called for the launch of satellites as planned and ordered the deployment of multiple surveillance satellites to enhance the country's surveillance capabilities. "Kim said... Securing and managing military surveillance systems is an important priority to improve the military efficiency and practicality of our various combat prevention systems. "