North Korea attempted to launch a spy satellite for the second time, resulting in alarm sirens sounding in Japan as residents were told to seek shelter. The launch was unsuccessful, with an error occurring in the rocket’s third stage separation, according to North Korean state media. Emergency alerts and evacuation orders were issued in Japan’s Okinawa as the rocket flew overhead before crashing into the Pacific Ocean. North Korea has announced its intention to make a third attempt in October.

The satellite, named Malligyong, was launched using a new carrier rocket called Chollima-1. While the first and second stages of the rocket appeared to be normal, the launch failed due to an error in the emergency blasting system during the third-stage flight. The rocket broke into multiple parts and fell into the Yellow Sea. South Korea and Japan both condemned the launch, with South Korea retrieving fragments of the satellite for further study.

North Korea’s pursuit of advanced weapons systems, including spy satellites, is seen as an attempt to pressure Western nations into lifting sanctions and engaging in talks. The launch was met with condemnation from the United States, Japan, and South Korea, who emphasized the need for increased cooperation among them. The international community sees North Korea’s ongoing development of nuclear and military capabilities as provocations.

Sources:
– https://www.reuters.com/technology/north-korea-carry-out-another-rocket-test-japan-says-2022-09-01/
– https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/1/north-koreas-spy-satellite-launch-fails-for-second-time

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