North Korea has received technical help from Russia for its military reconnaissance satellite, indicating a deepening of technological and military cooperation between the two countries.

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North Korea and Russia cooperate technologically and military.

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"North Korea got help from Russia for its successful launch of a reconnaissance satellite this week, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing the country's intelligence agency."

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