“Conquering space is… a fierce class struggle against the hostile forces seeking to usurp our peace and sovereignty”, Kim was quoted as saying at a Wednesday awards ceremony for those involved in this month’s rocket launch.
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And it was there he announced he wanted the country’s “space conquerers” to launch even more satellites in the future.
Obama, for his part signed sanctions today against North Korea that would penalize anyone aiding their terrorism efforts, which is in line with Senator Cruz’s plan.
Turkey condemned the launch February 7, calling it a violation of global obligations.
By choosing slogans that emphasize “the successful hydrogen bomb test” and “satellite”, the North made clear its intention to highlight its fourth nuclear test and its rocket launch as its main achievements during the Party Congress, experts think.
The South Korean military said Saturday it has completed collecting debris from the three-stage rocket North Korea launched earlier this month, successfully collecting two pieces of debris presumed to be from the launch.
The sanctions also aim at chocking off sources of cash for the regime by sanctioning trade in coal, minerals and precious metals.
The country has refused to stop its nuclear programme and the bill was easily passed last week by Congress.
And for the first time, it establishes a framework for sanctions in response to North Korean cyber threats.
The US and China are negotiating over a UN Security Council resolution on new sanctions. The measure also authorizes $50 million over five years to transmit radio broadcasts into North Korea and support humanitarian assistance programs.
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South Korea’s senior presidential press secretary Kim Sung-woo told a press briefing on Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently issued an order to muster up its anti-South Korea terror attack capabilities and that the North’s spy agency is preparing to implement the order.
