North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan



News North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan Likely second attempt to put military reconnaissance satellite into orbit comes 3 months after failed first attempt Colin Zwirko August 22, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The Chollima-1 rocket takes off from North Korea's Sohae spaceport on May 31, before it failed mid-flight \| Image: KCNA (June 1, 2023) North Korea will attempt a satellite launch between Aug. 24 and 31, according to the Japanese Prime Minister’s office and Japan Coast Guard Tuesday morning, apparently after receiving advanced notice from Pyongyang. The launch window coincides with large-scale joint U.S.-ROK military drills that are also scheduled through the end of August. North Korea will attempt a satellite launch between Aug. 24 and 31, according to the Japanese Prime Minister’s office and Japan Coast Guard Tuesday morning, apparently after receiving advanced notice from Pyongyang. The launch window coincides with large-scale joint U.S.-ROK military drills that are also scheduled through the end of August. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan

Likely second attempt to put military reconnaissance satellite into orbit comes 3 months after failed first attempt

Colin Zwirko August 22, 2023

North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan

The Chollima-1 rocket takes off from North Korea's Sohae spaceport on May 31, before it failed mid-flight | Image: KCNA (June 1, 2023)

North Korea will attempt a satellite launch between Aug. 24 and 31, according to the Japanese Prime Minister’s office and Japan Coast Guard Tuesday morning, apparently after receiving advanced notice from Pyongyang.

The launch window coincides with large-scale joint U.S.-ROK military drills that are also scheduled through the end of August.

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