According to the news of “NK News”, the website that follows North Korea, in the statement made by the South Korean General Staff (JCS), it was stated that North Korea launched a rocket into orbit, apparently carrying a spy satellite.
In the statement, it was claimed that the rocket was launched towards the south at 10.42 local time yesterday. The Japan Coast Guard also warned ships in the region about the falling parts of the rocket.
THE FIRST TWO ATTEMPTS FAILED
Today’s step by the Pyonyang administration was the third of the failed spy satellite launch attempts on May 31 and August 23.
STATEMENT FROM NORTH KOREA
According to Yonhap’s news, based on North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korean officials stated in their written statement that the “Malligyong-1” satellite was successfully placed into orbit.
The statement stated that the satellite, whose launch was “monitored by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un”, would increase the country’s war preparedness capacity in response to hostile military moves by its rivals.
On the other hand, it was announced in the statement that “more satellites will be launched at an early date.”
STATEMENT FROM THE USA: ‘NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE TAKEN’
In a written statement on the subject, the White House said, “The United States has accused North Korea of using rocket technology that brazenly violates many United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, escalates tensions, and risks destabilizing the security situation in the region and beyond.” “strongly condemns the launch of the launch vehicle.” statements were included.
The statement stated that this launch includes technologies directly related to North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile program, and added: “We call on all countries to condemn this launch and to sit at the table for serious negotiations with North Korea.” The statement was included.
In the statement, it was emphasized that the USA would take all necessary measures to ensure the security of its allies, South Korea and Japan.
NORTH KOREA’S ATTEMPTS TO LAUNCH A SPY SATELLITE
North Korea attempted to launch a military spy satellite on May 31, but the attempt failed due to a malfunction in the carrier rocket system. The Pyongyang administration described this attempt as the “most serious mistake” in the first half of the year.
North Korea announced that the satellite would be launched again “correctly” in a short time, despite international condemnation.
The Pyongyang administration made a second spy satellite launch attempt on August 23, but announced that it also failed. After this unsuccessful attempt, North Korea announced that it would try again in October.
STATEMENT FROM SOUTH KOREA
Defense Minister Shin Won-sik announced that North Korea was preparing to “launch a spy satellite within a week.”
On the other hand, Lieutenant General Kang Ho-pil from the South Korean General Staff said, “If North Korea launches its military spy satellite despite our warnings, our army will take the necessary measures to protect the lives and security of our people.” He used the expression.
Source: AA
