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North Korea’s attempted satellite launch on Thursday has been condemned by the U.S. State Department as a violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions. The United States is seeking dialogue with Pyongyang “without preconditions” and has urged North Korea to refrain from further threatening activity, while calling for serious diplomacy.

This was North Korea’s second failed attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit. During the rocket booster’s third stage, a problem arose, resulting in the failure of the launch. However, North Korean space authorities have announced their intention to try again in October.

North Korea’s goal is to eventually have a fleet of satellites to monitor the movements of U.S. and South Korean troops, with the attempted launches being a part of this effort. The international community, including the United States, is concerned about North Korea’s activities and views the satellite launches as seriously as their weapons tests.

The U.S. State Department spokesperson highlighted the concern over the use of ballistic missile technology in these satellite launches. They explained that space launch vehicles (SLVs) utilize the same technologies as ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Therefore, any North Korean launch that uses ballistic missile technology, including SLVs, is considered a violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions.

Efforts to engage in dialogue with North Korea continue, as the United States seeks a peaceful resolution to the situation. Their focus is on encouraging serious diplomacy and encouraging North Korea to refrain from further provocations.

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