KompSat-2

Arirang-2, also known as KOMPSAT-2, is a South Korean multipurpose reconnaissance satellite. The satellite carries a high-powered digital camera that can distinguish to a 1-meter resolution, allowing the identification of individual vehicles on the ground. Among other purposes, this will allow the South Korean intelligence service to observe North Korean military activities. Prior to the launch of this satellite, the South Koreans had been largely dependent upon surveillance information provided by the United States.