Korea sent a new homegrown multipurpose satellite into orbit early on Tuesday, setting the stage for high-resolution observations of the peninsula.

South Korea will launch a multipurpose satellite, tasked with providing high-resolution imagery for environmental monitoring, from the Guiana Space Centre this week, the launch operator said Monday.

The multi-purpose satellite 'Arirang 7' has successfully launched and entered orbit. It is expected to provide high-quality Earth observation images through its high-resolution optical camera. The Kor ...