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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

North Korea informs Japan of a plan to launch satellite

KCNA via KNS

Japan says North Korea has informed it of a plan to launch a satellite by June 3.

Japan’s coast guard said Monday it has been notified by North Korea about its planned launch of a “satellite rocket" beginning Monday through midnight June 3.

The launch plan likely refers to the North’s efforts to launch its second military spy satellite into space.

South Korea’s military said Friday it detected signs that North Korea is engaging in activities believed to be preparations to launch a spy satellite at its main Tongchangri launch facility in the northwest.

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