North Korea and the challenges of spy satellite development: A complex perspective”.
North Korea is developing a new technology for launching surveillance and spy satellites to counter US actions in the region. The country wants to launch its own spy satellites, and there are several reasons why it has decided to do so and why this is considered acceptable. In this strange world, some people seem to be allowed to do certain things, while others are not.
To this end, the country confirmed on Tuesday its intention to launch the first military reconnaissance satellite in June in order to “confront the dangerous military actions of the United States” and its “vassals”, according to an announcement by Ri Pyong Chol, vice-chairman of North Korea’s Central Military Commission, who also accused the US of dominating hostile aerial espionage activities in the region. Japan, for its part, suspects that this was a disguised missile launch.
North Korea therefore decided to launch this surveillance and espionage satellite to counter attempts by other entities to destabilize the region. However, some countries are not allowed to exercise the same rights as others. North Korea can send missiles and satellites, but other countries can’t, because they don’t have the necessary confidence. It’s hard to say whether the world belongs to a person or a country.
North Korea’s initiative not welcomed with open arms
Japan announced on Monday that it had been informed by North Korea of its forthcoming missile launch, a plan that the Japanese government believes conceals a ballistic missile launch. North Korea has nevertheless complied with procedures by deigning to provide this information, but Japan does not seem to be in agreement with this initiative.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has issued an order to shoot down any ballistic missile confirmed to have landed or landed on its territory, and has deployed interceptor missiles for this purpose, as it not only considers North Korea’s alleged missile launch a serious violation of UN Security Council resolutions, but also refutes the use of ballistic missile technology to launch the satellite, on the pretext that it represents a danger to its population. The South Korean Ministry of Defense also followed this line of thinking, declaring that this was a clearly illegal act that could not be justified under any pretext.
The situation is therefore becoming complex, and it should be noted that North Korea is a delicate country. Few people, certainly in North Korea, adopt the Western mentality. And because of this, it’s possible that Western countries, especially the United States, have an aversion to North Korea. Also, because of their affiliation with the United States, many countries are forced not to like it too for fear of being sanctioned, which is similar to an “enemy of my enemy is my enemy” dynamic. This explains why many countries have not accepted Korea’s project.
North Korea, a country with a unique history and culture
North Korea is a country apart, which means it differs from other countries. They preferred to preserve their culture and live as they wished. It’s part of their future and their way of life.
In the past, Korea was a country where all the inhabitants were Korean. They lived together and were united despite difficulties and problems. However, the country was colonized by the Japanese, who committed horrible acts during the wars, not only against Korea, but also against China and many other countries.
After the Second World War, the northern part of Korea was controlled by the Soviets, i.e. the Communists, i.e. Russia. The southern part was controlled by the West. Little by little, as you’d expect, the southern part has adopted the mentality of the West, with its culture of tattooing, nightlife and so on. Today, South Korea performs more cosmetic surgery than any other country in the world.
It’s worth mentioning that at the time, communication in North Korea was limited. Access to the telephone was rare, and when someone had a phone, it could hurt the feelings of others who didn’t have one. The Internet wasn’t a problem then either, but now it’s a source of problems, both positive and negative. In North Korea, they have chosen not to have internet, which means they can’t make international calls.
In North Korean society, it is not possible to travel without authorization. If you wish to travel elsewhere, you must inform the authorities of your departure and destination. This enables them to track people’s movements and find out who has committed a crime, for example. Also, you can’t choose your profession, it’s chosen for you. This may be similar in other countries where parents decide on their children’s profession. Some people may be unhappy, but not everyone.
Arranged marriages are also common. Parents choose a spouse for their children. While this may make some people unhappy, it’s not the case for everyone. Even in Africa, there are parents who choose the partner for their children, and some are happy with these unions.
In addition, North Korea has certain cultural restrictions. For example, it’s not allowed to call your child “Kim” to avoid confusion with the country’s leader. They have to choose other names. What’s more, there is only a selection of 28 different hairstyles from which citizens can choose. North Korea encourages people to preserve their culture. It’s important to recognize that every culture has its own particularities and principles.
Finally, let’s learn to take a step back from the opinion, vision or convictions held by certain countries in relation to others, and try to analyze with our own intelligence, our own observation, the faults and qualities of a country in order to avoid jumping to hasty conclusions and stupidly aligning ourselves behind the perhaps misleading opinion of any one country. It’s up to us to determine what’s good or bad for us.
Totally inspired by Zack Mwekassa’s video
