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North Korea’s second attempt to launch a spy satellite into orbit ended in failure on Thursday. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that a malfunction occurred in the third-stage of the rocket during the launch.

This marks the second unsuccessful satellite launch by North Korea, following a failed attempt in May. In the previous attempt, the satellite vehicle rocket, named Chollima-1, crashed into the sea shortly after liftoff.

Despite the setback, North Korea has announced that it will make another launch attempt in October, according to KCNA.

During the recent launch, the rocket broke apart and fell into different parts of the Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and the Pacific Ocean. The South Korean military examined the debris and determined that the design of the satellite was too rudimentary to fulfill its intended function.

The launch caused concern in Japan, prompting an evacuation call for residents in the southern Okinawa region. However, the evacuation call has since been lifted.

In response to the launch, Japan, South Korea, and the United States have all condemned North Korea’s actions. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, Hirokazu Matsuno, described it as a serious violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution, stating that the launch utilized ballistic missile technology.

South Korea’s National Security Council (NSC) also condemned the launch, labeling it a serious violation of UN resolutions. The NSC criticized North Korea for wasting resources on provocative acts while its people suffer from starvation and death.

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea received a report from the NSC and ordered the sharing of analysis results with the US and Japan. The NSC pledged to strengthen cooperation with these countries to prevent North Korea’s illegal activities.

The US National Security Council expressed strong condemnation for the launch, deeming it a brazen violation of UN resolutions. The council urged all countries to condemn North Korea and called for serious negotiations.

The failed launch comes days after a meeting between US President Joe Biden, and the leaders of Japan and South Korea, during which they pledged closer cooperation to address nuclear threats from North Korea. North Korea is expected to hold a military parade on September 9 to celebrate its 75th foundation day.

Had the launch been successful, it could have served as a significant achievement for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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