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Leader Kim Jong Un said deploying spy satellites is an essential choice to protect North Korea’s sovereignty after one of its rockets failed in flight, and threatened South Korea over

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to continue the country's development of military spy satellites despite failing on May 27 to put another into orbit, saying the possession of space reconnaissance capabilities is "inevitable" to protect Pyongyang's sovereignty, according to state-run media.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be rushing to develop a rocket capable of carrying a military reconnaissance satellite as a bargaining chip to use if former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the White House, according to a U.S. think tank

North Korea has sent more than 150 balloons full of rubbish over the border into the South with residents told to remain inside and it is the latest incident as tensions run high between the countries

The ballooning campaign came as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his military scientists to overcome a failed satellite launch and continue developing space-based reconnaissance capabilities, which he described as crucial for countering U.S. and South Korean military activities, state media said Wednesday.

South's Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found dropped in various parts of the country and were being recovered by military rapid response and explosive clearance teams.

North Korea launched hundreds of trash-filled balloons into South Korea, prompting chemical and explosive response teams to recover the debris. This act follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Uns push to overcome a failed satellite launch and develop reconnaissance capabilities. Kim criticized South Koreas military exercises and warned of "stern" actions.

North Korea flew hundreds of trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea in one of its most bizarre provocations against its rival in years.

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North Korea has flown hundreds of balloons carrying trash toward South Korea in apparent retaliation against South Korean activists for flying anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border.