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North Korea has announced its plans to launch a satellite between August 24-31 towards the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, according to the Japanese Coast Guard. The launch will be monitored by Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

The satellite, if launched, is expected to fall outside of Japan’s exclusive economic zone. This announcement comes after North Korea’s failed satellite launch in May. The previous launch, known as “Chollima-1,” was unsuccessful due to engine and fuel system instability.

The recent satellite launch attempt is North Korea’s sixth, with the last one taking place in 2016. The purpose of the launch is to put North Korea’s first spy satellite into orbit. Although the previous launch prompted emergency alerts and brief evacuation warnings in parts of South Korea and Japan, no danger or damage occurred.

The Japanese Coast Guard, along with its counterparts in South Korea and the United States, will closely monitor the upcoming satellite launch. This collaborative effort aims to gather information about North Korea’s satellite capabilities.

Overall, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s office has expressed cooperation in monitoring the satellite launch. The launch date is scheduled between August 24-31, and it will be closely observed by the international community.

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