Japanese government sources say North Korea has notified the International Maritime Organization of its plan to launch what it calls an artificial satellite between May 31 and June 11.
They say the North actually plans to launch a ballistic missile under the pretext of putting a satellite into orbit.
Japan is strongly urging Pyongyang to refrain from launching it while stepping up monitoring.
They say the North actually plans to launch a ballistic missile under the pretext of putting a satellite into orbit.
Japan is strongly urging Pyongyang to refrain from launching it while stepping up monitoring.
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North Korea plans to launch a satellite between May 31 and June 11, according to Japanese government sources. However, the launch is suspected to be a cover for testing a ballistic missile. Japan is urging Pyongyang not to carry out the launch and is increasing monitoring efforts. The
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230529_10/
Date: May 29, 2023
Created: 2023/05/29 07:22
Updated: 2025/12/09 03:36
Last Read: 2023/05/29 07:50