This was reported by North Korean Central News Agency KCNA, Ukrinform reported, citing Yonhap.

In the statement, it was stated that North Korea launched the military intelligence satellite “Malligyong-1” mounted on a new type of “Chollima-1” rocket from a west coast launch pad at 6.27 am.

The flight continued normally until the separation of the first stage, after which the launch vehicle lost thrust due to “abnormal operation of the second stage engine” and crashed into international waters of the Yellow Sea with the reconnaissance satellite.

in government office for space development North Korea He stated that the failure was due to the low reliability and stability of the new type of engine systems and the unstable nature of the rocket fuel used during the launch.

“The North Korean State Space Development Agency will thoroughly investigate the serious defects found during the launch of the satellite, take the necessary measures to eliminate them, and will conduct a second launch in the near future,” KCNA said. said.

As reported by Ukrinform, North Korea launched a space launch vehicle on Wednesday morning, notifying Japan the day before of its plans to launch a satellite between May 31 and June 11.

South Korea, the US and Japan have warned Pyongyang that their plans to launch a satellite are illegal and will coordinate for a joint decisive response in the event of a launch.

Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada has ordered the Self-Defense Forces to destroy ballistic missiles approaching the country after North Korea announced its satellite launch plans.