North Korea’s Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites and produce more nuclear materials in 2024

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Kim called for “the overwhelming war response capability” to deter potential enemy provocations, KCNA said. He set forth plans to launch three more military spy satellites next year in addition to the country’s first reconnaissance satellite launched in November. He underscored the need to establish “a reliable foundation” to build more nuclear weapons, an apparent reference to facilities producing fissile materials like weapons-grade plutonium and highly enriched uranium. Kim also ordered authorities to enhance submarine capabilities and develop various types of modern unmanned combat equipment such as armed drones. “Pyongyang might be waiting out the U.S. presidential election to see...