South Korea claims North Korea is getting ready to launch its second military surveillance satellite.

The South Korean military said on Friday that North Korea is allegedly getting ready to launch its second military surveillance satellite into space. This occurs amidst continued hostilities stemming from North Korea’s ceaseless nuclear testing.

North Korea successfully launched its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit in November of last year with the goal of creating a network of space-based surveillance to counter perceived military threats headed by the US. Later, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, declared that three more military surveillance satellite launches would take place in 2024.

South Korea claims North Korea — North Korea has extended its run of missile tests in recent months to expand its weapons arsenal. Analysts say North Korea likely thinks a larger arsenal would increase its leverage in future diplomacy with the United States.

During a briefing for local press on Friday, the South Korean military disclosed indications of North Korea’s getting ready for a satellite launch at its major Tongchangri launch complex in the northwest.South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities are closely monitoring these activities.South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities are closely monitoring these activities.

The Associated Press and other international media were briefed on the specifics of the meeting, but the South Korean military did not promptly furnish details of the actions that were witnessed at the Tongchangri site.

North Korea asserted that photographs of important locations in South Korea and the United States, such as the Pentagon and the White House, were relayed by its first spy satellite, Malligyong-1, which was launched in November. But no images were made public, which raised doubts about the satellite’s capabilities.

North Korea has increased the frequency of its missile launches in an effort to stockpile more armaments. According to analysts, North Korea probably believes that having a bigger arsenal will give it more clout when negotiating with the US in the future.

North Korea later claimed to have tested a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a new autonomous guidance system. Last week, South Korea alleged that North Korea fired multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast.

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