North Korea's Rocket Stage Explodes, Suspending Military Pact and Revealing Spy Satellite Launch

Video footage captured by a South Korean astronomy observatory shows that one of the stages of North Korea's satellite launch rocket exploded after separation, possibly as a deliberate measure to prevent recovery. This comes after two previous failed attempts earlier this year. Experts speculate that the explosion may have been intentional to hinder the retrieval of valuable intelligence on the rocket's capabilities and components. The South Korean military is currently searching for and salvaging debris from the rocket.