North Korea says satellite launch went wrong

KCNA reported that the "Chollima-1" satellite launch rocket failed due to engine and fuel system instability. This was the country's sixth satellite launch and the first since 2016.

South Korean media reports on North Korea's satellite launch. Photo: Reuters

"The missile plunged into the sea after losing thrust due to an abnormal start of the second stage engine," KCNA reported, frankly admitting the North Korean missile's technical fault.

KCNA said Pyongyang's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) would investigate the "serious defects" and take action to correct them before conducting a second launch as soon as possible.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that the military is conducting a salvage operation to retrieve debris from the launch.

The launch prompted emergency warnings and evacuations in parts of South Korea and Japan. The warnings were later rescinded and no injuries or damage were reported.

Japan's foreign ministry said US, Japanese and South Korean officials held a telephone conversation and "strongly condemned" the launch.

North Korea previously said it would launch its first military reconnaissance satellite between May 31 and June 11 to enhance monitoring of military activities by the United States and its allies.

Hoang Nam (according to KCNA, Yonhap, Reuters)

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