North Korea successfully conducted a second attempt to launch a long-range rocket in a southern direction on Thursday, with the intention of putting a satellite into orbit, according to South Korea’s military. In a statement, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that the launch involved what North Korea referred to as “a space launch vehicle,” although no further details were provided.
The Japanese coast guard announced on Tuesday that it had been notified by North Korean authorities about a plan to launch a satellite between August 24 and August 30. While the type of satellite was not specified, it is believed to be similar to the one launched by North Korea in May.
In May, North Korea’s first attempt to launch a rocket carrying a spy satellite ended in failure as it plunged into the sea shortly after liftoff. This setback posed challenges to Kim Jong Un’s efforts to establish a space-based surveillance system for monitoring the United States and South Korea. In response, North Korea vowed to make a second attempt.
Additionally, in a separate development, two Filipino boats managed to breach a Chinese blockade while delivering supplies to forces guarding a contested shoal.
These events have heightened tensions in the region, especially since the United States and South Korea recently began annual military drills that North Korea considers to be an invasion rehearsal.
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency has blamed the United States and South Korea for escalating the risk of a nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula. The agency stated that the current situation compels North Korea to take “offensive, overwhelming” measures, without providing further details. The launch and the military exercises have drawn condemnation from North Korea’s neighbors and the United States, who argue that they violate U.N. Security Council resolutions prohibiting North Korea from using ballistic missile technology.
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