North Korea has successfully launched its first spy satellite, Malligyong-1, marking a 'new era of a space power'.
South Korean officials believe the launch likely involved Russian technical assistance.
The launch has drawn international condemnation for violating U.N. resolutions.
The launch has led to Seoul partially suspending and Pyongyang completely suspending the 2018 joint military agreement aimed at stabilising cross-border relations.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has celebrated the successful launch of the country's first spy satellite, Malligyong-1, marking what he has described as a 'new era of a space power'. The launch, which has drawn international condemnation for violating U.N. resolutions that bar its use of technology applicable to ballistic missile programs, was North Korea's third attempt after two previous failures. Kim visited the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) to applaud space scientists and technicians, describing the launch as an 'eye-opening event' and a 'precious victory' that would enable the North to surveil 'the military intention and moves of the hostile forces'.
South Korean officials believe the launch likely involved Russian technical assistance under a growing partnership that has seen Pyongyang supply Russia with millions of artillery shells. However, the launch has led to Seoul partially suspending and Pyongyang completely suspending the 2018 joint military agreement aimed at stabilising cross-border relations. The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China are set to hold their first trilateral talks since 2019 against the backdrop of these developments.
Despite the celebration in North Korea, the launch has increased tensions on the Korean peninsula. Seoul's Unification Ministry denounced Pyongyang's launch of a spy satellite as a violation of international law. North Korea claims the satellite has already provided images of US military bases in Guam, but this claim has not been independently verified.
The launch has led to Seoul partially suspending and Pyongyang completely suspending the 2018 joint military agreement aimed at stabilising cross-border relations.
The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and China are set to hold their first trilateral talks since 2019 against the backdrop of these developments.
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The launch was an 'eye-opening event' that would help protect North Korea from the 'dangerous and aggressive moves of hostile forces' and heralded 'a new era of a space power,' he added.
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The missile was fired from the Sunan district of Pyongyang toward the Sea of Japan but was unsuccessful.
South Korea and U.S. intelligence agencies are examining the reasons behind the failed launch.
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A missile launched by North Korea failed, according to the South Korean government. This contradicts the other articles which state that the launch was successful.
Kim visited the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) to applaud space scientists and technicians, and described the launch as an 'eye-opening event'.
South Korean officials believe the launch likely involved Russian technical assistance under a growing partnership that has seen Pyongyang supply Russia with millions of artillery shells.
The launch was North Korea's third attempt after two previous failures.
State media released images of Kim and his daughter Ju Ae at the National Aerospace Technology Administration (Nata), praising the scientists and workers.
The satellite launch was described as an 'eye-opening event' and 'precious victory' that would enable the North to surveil 'the military intention and moves of the hostile forces'.
Seoul's Unification Ministry denounced Pyongyang's launch of a spy satellite as a violation of international law.
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The North Korean leader also claimed that the launch of a spy satellite is a 'full-fledged' exercise of its right to self-defense and a step closer to its 'immediate and long-term goal' of possessing operational space reconnaissance capabilities.