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Unpredictable satellite launch and its consequences for the world.
North Korea has informed Japan of its third satellite launch attempt, which is scheduled to take place between November 22 and December 1.
The Japanese Coast Guard said the missile's trajectory is expected to pass over the Yellow and East China Seas.
South Korea is also aware of the launch of a military spy satellite. Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said over the weekend that the launch was imminent. He also pointed out that North Korea's mission may be planned to precede the launch of the first South Korean reconnaissance satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on November 30.
According to South Korean public broadcaster KBS, the military has warned of a tough response, including a partial suspension of the 2018 military agreement between the two Koreas.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff Kang Ho-pil warned: "The launch would be a clear violation of the UN Security Council resolution prohibiting the North from using ballistic missile technology to launch missiles, and a provocation that threatens our national security."
Japanese President Fumio Kishida also called the alleged launch a violation of UN resolutions.
North Korea last attempted to launch what it describes as a military intelligence satellite in August, but that attempt ended in failure. The state agency KCNA attributed the failure to an error in the emergency explosion system during the third stage of the flight. It is promised that the system and engine reliability will be improved for re-starting.
There was also a failed launch attempt in May 2023, ending in the Yellow Sea. This failure was attributed to "abnormal start of the second stage of the engine after separation of the first stage".
South Korea believes the satellite had very limited military value.
However, this launch is being taken seriously amid reports that North Korea may have managed to solve problems with rocket engines with the help of allies.
North Korea has informed Japan of its third satellite launch attempt, which is scheduled to take place between November 22 and December 1.
The Japanese Coast Guard said the missile's trajectory is expected to pass over the Yellow and East China Seas.
South Korea is also aware of the launch of a military spy satellite. Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said over the weekend that the launch was imminent. He also pointed out that North Korea's mission may be planned to precede the launch of the first South Korean reconnaissance satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on November 30.
According to South Korean public broadcaster KBS, the military has warned of a tough response, including a partial suspension of the 2018 military agreement between the two Koreas.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff Kang Ho-pil warned: "The launch would be a clear violation of the UN Security Council resolution prohibiting the North from using ballistic missile technology to launch missiles, and a provocation that threatens our national security."
Japanese President Fumio Kishida also called the alleged launch a violation of UN resolutions.
North Korea last attempted to launch what it describes as a military intelligence satellite in August, but that attempt ended in failure. The state agency KCNA attributed the failure to an error in the emergency explosion system during the third stage of the flight. It is promised that the system and engine reliability will be improved for re-starting.
There was also a failed launch attempt in May 2023, ending in the Yellow Sea. This failure was attributed to "abnormal start of the second stage of the engine after separation of the first stage".
South Korea believes the satellite had very limited military value.
However, this launch is being taken seriously amid reports that North Korea may have managed to solve problems with rocket engines with the help of allies.
