Reported 12 months ago
North Korea's move to use a Russian satellite comes amidst the country's growing proximity to Russia, highlighted by a recent visit from Russian President Putin to Pyongyang and the signing of a 'breakthrough' agreement with Kim Jong Un, including a pledge to provide military assistance if one party is attacked. The Seoul Unification Ministry stated that North Korea has stopped using the previous Chinese satellite and now transmits programs using a Russian satellite, causing limited satellite signal reception in some areas. The closer ties between North Korea and Russia have raised concerns about increased material support between the two countries, as well as the potential development of commercial satellites with Russian technical support in the future.
Source: YAHOO