The surveillance satellite “Cheollima-1”, which is also referred to as a reconnaissance satellite, will have its board in the West Sea. It lost speed as a result of faults in the engine and fuel system, reports the KCNA news agency. The day before, the authorities announced that they would launch a military satellite, which they will use to monitor US military movements. It was supposed to happen sometime between 31 May and 11 June. Japanese authorities have said they believe satellite is code word for rocket. They feared that the North Koreans would launch a long-range ballistic missile. The Ministry of Defense warned on Monday that it will respond to missiles from North Korea that reach territory in Japan. – It is possible that North Korea will continue with the provocative actions, says the government’s spokesperson, Hirokazu Matsuno, on Wednesday. Told the people to take cover Both Japan and South Korea were in the process of evacuating residents in parts of the country, and told them to take cover. Shortly after the announcement of the launch, there was another announcement that the North Korean rocket had fallen. – The warning about the evacuation of Seoul was a mistake, said a statement from South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior. According to the news agency Reuters, the flight alarm went off in the South Korean capital. The Yonhap news agency reports that the authorities have called a meeting with the National Security Council.
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