North Korea attempts satellite launch amid tensions, drawing global condemnation and regional alerts.
North Korea attempted for the third time to launch a military spy satellite into orbit, as reported by South Korea’s military on Tuesday. This launch signifies North Korea’s persistent efforts to establish a space-based surveillance system amidst prolonged tensions with the United States. The success of the launch remains uncertain at this point.
The act is anticipated to draw severe condemnation from the United States and its allies, given that the United Nations prohibits North Korea from conducting satellite launches, citing them as veiled attempts to test missile technology. Initial information from Seoul was limited, but Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office promptly issued a J-Alert missile warning for Okinawa following the launch. Residents were urged to seek refuge indoors or underground.
Within a span of 10 minutes, the Prime Minister’s Office, communicated through X, formerly known as Twitter, reassured that the missile had traversed into the Pacific Ocean, prompting the withdrawal of the earlier advisory. However, cautionary measures were advised, urging residents to avoid suspicious items and report any such findings to the authorities.
