The Malligyong-1 satellite is said to have been placed in Earth orbit. North Korean Central News Agency reported that leader Kim Jong Un was allowed to view some of the first photos taken of military bases on the US Pacific territory of Guam.
If the launch is indeed successful, it will be North Korea’s third successful launch after two failed attempts earlier this year. The country defies United Nations resolutions that tried to put an end to this.
The South Korean Military General Staff estimated that the satellite had been placed in orbit, but added that it would take some time to see if it was working properly, KCNA reported. Yonhap.
According to North Korean data, the satellite is being calibrated, after which it is supposed to operate at full capacity as of December 1.
South Korea’s deputy defense minister described the launch as a “dangerous provocation” in a televised appearance. South Korea will partially bypass a previous agreement between the two countries and will once again monitor North Korea from the air in the sensitive border area.
North Korea has conducted a record number of weapons tests this year, raising tensions in relations with South Korea and its close allies the United States and Japan. The country is also suspected of receiving more advanced technology from Russia – in exchange for weapons used by Russia’s invasion force in Ukraine.
Television reports in the South Korean capital, Seoul, talk about North Korea launching a missile. Photo: Lee Jin-man/AP/TT
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