North Korea's Failed Spy Satellite Launch Prompts Vow for Second Attempt
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North Korea's ruling party has criticised officials responsible for the failed launch of a military spy satellite on 31 May, calling it the "gravest failure". The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea demanded a probe into the "serious" failure and reiterated a pledge to soon successfully launch its spy satellite. The US, South Korea and Japan denounced the launch, which violated UN resolutions. Analysts have said there is significant technological overlap between the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles and space launch capabilities.
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