Minister Lee Jong-ho of the Ministry of Science and ICT: "Doing Our Best for the Success of Nuriho's Second Launch"

Visit to Naro Space Center Site on the 26th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] On the afternoon of the 26th, Lee Jong-ho, Minister of Science and ICT, visited the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeonnam, the forefront base of domestic space development, to inspect the preparation site for the second launch of the Korean launch vehicle Nuri.

After receiving a comprehensive briefing on the Korean launch vehicle development project and the Naro Space Center, Minister Lee inspected the Nuri total assembly site and the status of launch system preparations, encouraging researchers and industry officials.

Minister Lee said, "Visiting the Naro Space Center and seeing the Nuri, which is about to be launched, I realized that our country's technological capabilities have made significant progress," adding, "The government will also actively support efforts to fully secure space launch vehicle technology by doing its best to prepare for the June launch."

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Science and ICT held the Nuri Launch Management Committee the day before and, after a final review, confirmed that the second launch of Nuri will be conducted on the 15th of next month.