NEW: North Korea has acknowledged its failure to launch a military reconnaissance satellite, saying a second launch attempt will be made as 'soon as possible.'
The Korean Central News Agency reported that a second launch attempt will be made as soon as possible.
A handout picture shows what is believed to be a part of a space launch vehicle that North Korea said crashed into the sea off the west coast of the divided peninsula, South Korea, May 31, 2023.The report noted the satellite crashed into the West Sea as it lost its thrust due to an abnormality in the start of the two-stage mover after the first stage was separated during a normal flight.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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