North Korea to Launch Spy Satellite by Early June, Japan Reports
TL;DR
North Korea plans to launch a rocket carrying its second military spy satellite, drawing strong rebukes from South Korea and Japan. The launch, banned under U.N. resolutions, is seen as a cover for testing long-range missile technology. South Korea and Japan have called on North Korea to cancel the launch, while preparing military responses. The launch is part of North Korea's efforts to build a space-based surveillance network amid increasing U.S.-led military threats.
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- North Korea informs Japan of satellite launch plan, a likely bid to put 2nd spy satellite into orbit The Associated Press
- North Korea plans to launch satellite rocket between May 27 and June 4, Japan Coast Guard says CNBC
- Russian Experts Visit North Korea to Help With Spy Satellites, Yonhap Says Bloomberg
- North Korea plans to launch space satellite by June 4: Japan Al Jazeera English
- Japan says North Korea will launch a military spy satellite by June 3 New York Post
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