The DPRK State Administration of Aerospace Technology recently successfully launched a reconnaissance satellite named "Wanli Jing-1," which will soon begin formal operation and carry out reconnaissance missions. This has made the United States and South Korea nervous, and they have not only issued a joint statement with eight other countries trying to sanction North Korea at the United Nations, but also adopted a series of measures. China and Russia are firmly opposed to these actions.
North Korea's State Administration of Aerospace Technology said that the "Wanli Jing-1" will fly over many areas of the United States for reconnaissance, including the White House, the Pentagon and other key locations. The targets of these reconnaissance missions also included four nuclear-powered aircraft carriers at the Norfolk naval base in the United States and a British aircraft carrier. In response, the Pentagon's ** said, "The United States will not disclose whether the North Korean claim that the reconnaissance satellite obtains information from the White House, the Pentagon and the Norfolk naval base is true." This attitude actually implies that the United States does not take this lightly.
The reason why the United States is so nervous is that North Korea already has the Hwasong-18 intercontinental missile, which, if carried with a nuclear warhead, coupled with satellite positioning, means that it can accurately lock on to the target, and maybe even attack the White House. Therefore, the United States, in conjunction with other Western countries, began to act against the DPRK.
In the face of North Korea's launch, South Korea's ** Yoon Suk-yeol ordered a partial suspension of the "919 Military Agreement", and both the DPRK and the ROK have sent a large number of additional troops at the 38th parallel, and the situation is tense. On the Japanese side, the Japanese military has already established defensive positions on the grounds that "the North Korean side launches rockets, and the debris may fall on the Japanese mainland, threatening the territory and residents," and is ready to intercept them at any time.
In addition, the United States and nine other countries issued a joint statement condemning North Korea's launch of a reconnaissance satellite, arguing that it has threatened global security and demanding that North Korea stop such behavior. In addition, it is reported that the UN Security Council also held a meeting on the issue of nuclear non-proliferation of the DPRK and discussed the plan for dealing with the DPRK's military reconnaissance satellites.
The United States, South Korea and other countries strongly condemned the DPRK, arguing that "the launch of the DPRK's military reconnaissance satellite violates Security Council resolutions and may pose a serious threat to international aviation and shipping." U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Greenfield pointed out that "North Korea's actions have greatly undermined the concrete gains made by the Security Council in limiting North Korea's nuclear proliferation." "Obviously, this behavior is intended to put pressure on China and Russia to align the Security Council on sanctions against North Korea.
However, the representative of the DPRK directly hit back at the United States, saying, "If the DPRK's reconnaissance satellites pose a 'threat existence' to these 10 countries, then the United States has sent nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, and strategic bombers to the Korean Peninsula nearly 30 times this year to play the role of a messenger of peace?"These remarks undoubtedly left the representative of the United States speechless.
With regard to the DPRK's actions, China has made it clear that it calls on all parties to remain calm and restrained, resolve the Korean Peninsula issue through political means, and carry out practical and effective dialogue and exchanges in accordance with the dual-track approach. Chinese and Russian representatives expressed strong opposition to the DPRK's sanctions and pointed out that the DPRK would not have reacted so strongly if the United States and South Korea had not been hostile to the DPRK and had not posed a strategic nuclear threat to it. Therefore, they oppose the resolution on sanctions against the DPRK in the UN Security Council. And because of the one-vote veto system adopted by the UN Security Council, the opposition of China and Russia has prevented the United States from pushing through the resolution, which once again highlights the importance of regional checks and balances.
North Korea's launch of a reconnaissance satellite has sparked tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The United States, as well as South Korea, which cooperates with it, and other Western countries have imposed sanctions in an attempt to suppress North Korea's military development. However, China and Russia strongly oppose this, arguing that sanctions will only increase tensions and call for a solution through dialogue. The development of this situation remains uncertain, but the international community should remain calm and restrained and seek a peaceful solution to maintain peace and stability in the region.
Peace is the most precious treasure in this world. Any country should respect the sovereignty and interests of other countries and resolve disputes and differences through equal and friendly means. Military means only exacerbate tensions, while dialogue and compromise are the key to solving problems. History has proven many times that through exchanges and cooperation, strong trust and friendship can be built between countries.
It seems to me that North Korea's move to launch a reconnaissance satellite has indeed sparked a series of controversies and tensions. Although the DPRK has the right to develop its own military technology and capabilities as an independent country, it should also act on the premise of respecting the basic rules and principles of the international community. At the same time, the international community should remain calm and exercise restraint, avoid excessive confrontation and conflict, and maintain regional and global peace and stability.
In dealing with international affairs, countries should insist on resolving disputes and differences through peaceful dialogue, rather than resorting to military means or sanctions. Only through equal, friendly and constructive exchanges can we promote cooperation and understanding among countries and achieve a win-win situation. Therefore, I hope that all countries can show more tolerance and understanding, and jointly promote regional peace and prosperity through dialogue and cooperation.