North Korea launches 'space vehicle' amid military spy satellite plans
Source: The Guardian
North Korea launches ‘space vehicle’ amid military spy satellite plans
Sirens briefly sound across Seoul and in Japan after launch of device most likely linked to regime’s plans to boost military surveillance
Staff and agencies
Tue 30 May 2023 23.27 BST
First published on Tue 30 May 2023 23.01 BST
North Korea has launched what was described as a space launch vehicle, after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit.
Sirens were heard across Seoul early on Wednesday as the city issued a warning asking citizens to prepare for potential evacuation. However, the interior ministry later said the warning was sent in error, and the military confirmed the launch would have no impact on the capital.
The Japanese government also briefly issued an emergency warning over its J-Alert broadcasting system for residents of the southern prefecture of Okinawa, saying a missile had been launched from North Korea.
It later confirmed the missile did not fly over Japanese territory.
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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/30/north-korea-fires-space-launch-vehicle-towards-south
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