DefenseNorth Korea fails in attempt to launch spy satellite
KCNA reports that explosion brought down rocket in midair
North Korea launched a military spy satellite into orbit on Nov. 21, 2023. (KCNA via AP)
STEVEN BOROWIEC and YUICHI NITTA, Nikkei staff writers
May 27, 2024 23:09 JST
Updated on May 28, 2024 01:14 JST
SEOUL/TOKYO -- North Korea unsuccessfully attempted to launch a rocket carrying a reconnaissance satellite on Monday night, Pyongyang's state media reported, hours after a trilateral summit among China, Japan and South Korea that took place in Seoul.