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Officials in Tokyo have confirmed that North Korea has informed Japan of its plans to launch a satellite between August 24 and August 31. The Japan Coast Guard was notified on Tuesday about three designated maritime danger zones. Two of these zones are located west of the Korean Peninsula, while the third is situated east of the Philippine island of Luzon. It is important to note that all three areas are outside the exclusive economic zones of Japan.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has urged Pyongyang to exercise restraint and refrain from conducting the satellite launch. Japan considers this launch to be equivalent to the firing of a ballistic missile, thereby breaching the United Nations Security Council resolutions. As a result, sanctions have been imposed on North Korea.

This is not the first time North Korea has attempted a satellite launch. On May 31, the country made an unsuccessful attempt to launch what it claimed was a military reconnaissance satellite. The launch was widely criticized by the international community.

It is worth mentioning that satellite launches conducted by North Korea are viewed with great concern due to the country’s nuclear ambitions. These launches are seen as a way for North Korea to enhance its missile technology and pose a potential threat to regional security.

The notification from North Korea to Japan highlights the need for continued diplomatic efforts to address North Korea’s nuclear program and missile launches. The international community, led by countries such as Japan, South Korea, the United States, China, and Russia, has been consistently working towards finding a peaceful resolution to this issue and promoting stability in the region.

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