South Korea suspended participation in a military treaty with the DPRK: what is the reason

South Korea suspended participation in the agreement with the DPRK / Collage 24 Channel

South Korea suspended participation in the agreement with the DPRK on November 22. This document concerned military cooperation between the two states.

This happened because North Korea launched its spy satellite into earth orbit. Now North Korea is likely to keep an eye on neighboring countries.

What is known about the suspension of the military agreement by South Korea

Reuters journalists said the pact between South and North Korea, known as the Comprehensive Military Agreement, was signed at a summit in 2018. This agreement was aimed at de-escalating tensions between the two states.

However, after the DPRK launched its satellite into earth orbit, this led to violations of agreements between the countries. In the end, South Korea announced that they were strengthening surveillance on the border with the DPRK.

In response, North Korea's Defense Ministry said it would resume all military measures that had been suspended as part of the agreement.

We will deploy reinforced armed forces and new military equipment near the demarcation line. – said the DPRK Ministry of Defense.

They also stated that South Korea will bear full responsibility if an “irreversible collision” occurs between it and the DPRK.

How North Korea launched its spy satellite

• On November 22, North Korea announced the successful launch of the Mulligen-1 spy satellite. It was launched using a Chollima-1 rocket from the Sohae Satellite Launch Center.
• The United States has already reacted to this event. They emphasized that the missile was probably launched using a ballistic missile, the use of which is prohibited by UN resolutions.
• The launch of the satellite was personally observed by North Korean leader Kim Jong-in. The DPRK also noted that it is planned to launch several more similar satellites into the sky.
• It should be noted that a military spy satellite is one of the types of high-tech weapons, the development of which the DPRK announced in the context of increasing its “defense capability.” In addition, this will allow North Korea to monitor the actions of neighboring states.