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North Korea is reportedly planning to conduct another spy satellite launch at the end of August or early September, according to a South Korean lawmaker citing the country’s intelligence agency. The reclusive state’s first attempt in May ended in failure, but North Korea has expressed its intention to put another satellite into orbit in the near future.

Yoo Sang-bum, a member of the South Korean parliament, revealed after a meeting with the chief of the country’s intelligence agency that if North Korea manages to address the defects from the previous launch, there is a chance they will proceed with the satellite launch. The potential timing aligns with the country’s founding anniversary on September 9th, which could serve as a significant occasion for celebration.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made it a priority to conduct a launch during the second half of this year. In addition to the satellite launch, North Korea is reportedly preparing for other military actions as a form of protest. These actions include the potential launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile to demonstrate displeasure towards the upcoming three-way summit between the United States, South Korea, and Japan, as well as joint military drills conducted by the U.S. and South Korea.

The upcoming summit, scheduled to take place at Camp David on Friday, will involve U.S. President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. North Korea’s potential military activities serve as a notable backdrop to these political discussions, further highlighting the tense and delicate nature of the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

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