According to North Korean media, the rocket’s first and second stages went normally. However, during the third phase of the flight, the emergency firing system malfunctioned. The rocket fell into the sea.
The rocket launch prompted an alert in Japan. Residents of the southern part of Okinawa were ordered to hide indoors. The alert was canceled within minutes.
North Korea is trying to launch its first military spy satellite into orbit. reign Kim Jong Un He wants to monitor the movements of US and South Korean troops this way.
The first attempt to launch a spy satellite failed in May.
North Korea says it will conduct its third attempt to launch a spy satellite in October.
South Korea and Japan opposed Kim Jong Un’s rule.