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DPRK launches suspected military reconnaissance satellite

CGTN

 , Updated 22:26, 21-Nov-2023

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a rocket launch believed to be carrying a military reconnaissance satellite on Tuesday, Yonhap and NHK said, citing their countries' militaries.

The Japanese government issued an emergency warning for residents in the south to take shelter from a possible missile from the DPRK.

South Korea's military said the rocket was believed to be carrying a spy satellite and was launched southwards.

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