North Korea’s attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into space has failed as the rocket plunged into sea after the launch. North Korea’s attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into space has failed as the rocket plunged into sea after the launch. A satellite launch by North Korea is a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions that ban the country from conducting any launch based on ballistic technology. Recent commercial satellite imagery of the North’s Sohae launch center showed active construction indicating North Korea plans to launch more than one satellite. South Korea is expected to launch its first spy satellite later this year, and analysts say Kim likely wants his country to launch its spy satellite before the South to reinforce his military credentials at home.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 31, 2023 08:01 UTC