“SEOUL: Seoul Condemns North Korea’s Failed Spy Satellite Launch”,South Korea strongly criticized North Korea’s unsuccessful endeavor to launch a second spy satellite into orbit. The South Korean government characterized the failed launch as a “provocative act” that poses a significant threat to regional stability. This statement underscores the escalating tensions between the two neighboring nations.
North Korea announced late on Monday that its rocket carrying the “Malligyong-1-1” reconnaissance satellite exploded shortly after launch. The cause of the explosion is believed to be a suspected engine malfunction, according to North Korean authorities. In November, North Korea announced that it had successfully launched a spy satellite into orbit, a longstanding goal of Kim Jong Un’s regime. This achievement followed two previous failed attempts earlier in the year.
Japanese broadcaster NHK aired striking footage on Tuesday, capturing what seemed to be a fiery object streaking across the night sky before erupting into a massive fireball. The footage, reportedly filmed from northeastern China, coincided with North Korea’s attempted satellite launch.
South Korea’s National Security Office denounced North Korea’s rocket launch as a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, emphasizing that such actions are considered provocative regardless of the outcome. North Korea has stated that the “Malligyong-1” satellite, launched into orbit in November, is operating successfully. However, Seoul’s intelligence agency has expressed skepticism regarding this claim.
South Korea claims that Kim Jong Un received technical assistance from Russia for the successful satellite launch in November. In return, Seoul alleges that North Korea sent containers of weapons to Moscow for use in Ukraine.
