According to Japanese reports, North Korea plans to launch a satellite in the coming days, which Tokyo suspects is a weapons test. Japan’s Coast Guard has issued a warning to ships in the affected waters.
The Japanese Coast Guard has been informed by North Korea that the satellite is planned to be launched in the next few days. North Korea plans to launch between May 31 and June 11, the Coast Guard said. In Tokyo it is suspected to involve the launch of a long-range missile.
The launch of a military spy satellite could be an anticipated effort. The satellite’s launch uses long-range missile technology banned by UN Security Council resolutions in the past.
The Yellow Sea, East China Sea and eastern parts of the Philippine island of Luzon could be affected – the Japan Coast Guard issued a warning to ships moving in the sea during this period.
Japan condemned North Korea’s plan Satellite launch
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida strongly condemned the satellite launch announcement. His office said on Twitter that North Korea would be urged not to launch the missile, with the cooperation of the United States, South Korea and other countries. Every North Korean missile launch is reported by the UN. It represents a serious violation of Security Council resolution. Information about the process is collected, analyzed and published.
Chief of Cabinet Hirokazu Matsuno said North Korea’s missile launch — even if it’s called a satellite launch — would affect the security of Japanese citizens. “We will take destructive action against ballistic missiles and other missiles that may land on our territory,” the Japanese defense ministry said.
development of one Spy satellites
In December, self-proclaimed nuclear-armed North Korea announced that it had successfully tested a development spy satellite. A series of missile and weapons tests in recent months, including the test of a new solid-propellant ICBM.
Last month, North Korea’s state media announced that it had completed the construction of its first military geo-observation satellite. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly said the “number one military spy satellite” is complete and could be shot down on schedule. He inspected a military satellite facility in May, North Korea’s state news agency KCNA reported. He approved the final preparations for the launch.
Can satellite provide high resolution images?
Earlier missile tests revealed that North Korea is capable of launching satellites. However, the device’s capabilities are controversial. Some South Korean analysts have questioned the satellite’s ability to provide high-resolution images.
North Korea is barred from testing ICBMs and other ballistic missiles by UN resolutions. Depending on the design, such rockets may be equipped with one or more nuclear warheads. North Korea’s nuclear weapons program is considered a direct threat by the United States and its allies Japan and South Korea.
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