North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed

North Korea’s second attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed, but the nation plans to try again in October.

Driving the news: North Korea utilized the new Chollima-1 rocket in an attempted launch of the Malligyong-1 spy satellite, which failed due to an error in the emergency blasting system during the third-stage flight.
* Both the first and second stages of the rocket’s flight were reported as normal before the failure.
* This was followed by a brief “J-alert” issued by Japan as the North Korean rocket flew over its southernmost islands of Okinawa to the Pacific Ocean.

Global responses: Neighboring countries and the United States have condemned the launch, stressing that it violated UN Security Council resolutions.
* South Korea declared the launch a breach of UN Security Council resolutions banning North Korea’s use of ballistic technologies.
* The White House’s National Security Council claimed the launch used technologies directly related to North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile program, prompting calls for Pyongyang to cease provocations and choose engagement.

What to watch: Despite two failed launches, North Korea is committed to making another attempt in October.
* According to Soo Kim, a former CIA analyst, North Korea has previously shown perseverance following failed weapons demonstrations in line with their long-term ambitions.
* Experts suggest that admitting the failure probably had little to no impact and that remedying the failure could be achieved with a successful third attempt or advancement in nuclear and missile capabilities.

By the numbers: Since the start of 2022, North Korea has test-fired around 100 missiles.
* While North Korea cites escalating military threats as the reason for its weapons testing, many experts believe the aim is to modernize its weapons arsenal to gain more leverage in discussions with the US.

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