North Korea "successfully captured satellite images of US military base in Guam"
North Korea's Korean Central News Agency reported on the 22nd that it had successfully captured an aerial image of a US military base in Guam from a satellite launched on 21st.
On the 21st, North Korea successfully launched the artificial satellite "Marikyo 1" . According to the Korean Central News Agency, the country's General Secretary Kim Jong- un viewed satellite images of major US military bases, including Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, taken by Manlikyo-1. In January of this year, the U.S. military established a base in Guam for the first time in 70 years, and about 5,000 Marines are stationed there. Japan, the United States, and South Korea have criticized North Korea's latest satellite launch, saying it violates United Nations Security Council resolutions. In response, North Korea's Ministry of Defense stated, ``North Korea will continue to enhance its own deterrence and response capabilities in response to attempts by the United States and its allies to destabilize the region.'' According to the Korean Central News Agency, Manlikyong 1 will officially begin its reconnaissance mission on December 1st after completing seven to 10 days of adjustment.
