North Korea has confirmed its plan to launch several reconnaissance satellites this year after placing its first spy satellite into orbit in November 2023, according to Yonhap. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un announced at the end of the year that the country plans to launch three more spy satellites into orbit this year. “The successful launch of the reconnaissance satellite Malligyong-1 last year has brought about substantial progress in national defense capabilities and several launches are expected for this year as well,” said Pak Kyong-su, vice director of the North’s National Aerospace …