NARO "Dream Becomes Reality...Great Achievement in Pioneering the Space Industry Market" [Nuriho Success]

Park Hong-geun, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 14th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] The Democratic Party of Korea extended congratulations on the successful launch of the Korean-type launch vehicle Nuriho (KSLV-II) on the 21st and promised support for the aerospace industry.

Park Hong-geun, the floor leader, said on social media (SNS) that "When we were children, all of our dreams were to become astronauts. Today, as Nuriho opened the door to the sky, that dream has become a reality," adding, "It is not only a great achievement to stand tall as a fully independent space nation but also to pioneer a new space industry market."

Park said, "I sincerely respect and thank all the space science technicians who have devoted themselves to research through countless designs and trials and errors," and promised, "The Democratic Party will spare no policy and institutional support so that the passionate challenge toward the aerospace era can continue without interruption."

He added, "I hope that the success of this Nuriho will serve as a stepping stone for the successful development of next-generation launch vehicles in the future and further open the 'New Space Era.'"

Jo Seung-rae, a Democratic Party member who served as the senior member of the Science, Technology, Information and Broadcasting and Communications Committee in the first half of the National Assembly, wrote on Facebook, "Thanks to the efforts and determination of the field researchers who overcame numerous hardships, including the disappointing experience of the first launch last year," and said, "I sincerely thank everyone who gave a precious moment to the people exhausted by the economic crisis."

Jo added, "We need to establish a long-term vision and strategy to lead the space industry and a proper control tower," and said, "The decision on the location of the Space Agency, which was swayed by regional and political logic, should be reconsidered. I hope a reasonable alternative reflecting the intentions of the field researchers will be derived."

Han Jun-ho also congratulated, saying, "I send praise for the perfect success of Nuriho," and added, "It is a great achievement accomplished in a short period compared to other advanced space countries. The K-Space era has fully opened."

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