North Korea's Failed Rocket Launch

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
North Korea's rocket to deploy its second spy satellite exploded shortly after liftoff, drawing rebukes from neighbors and disrupting high-level diplomacy in the region. The launch was seen as a provocative action, violating UN bans on such activities.

Key Points

  • Rocket exploded shortly after liftoff
  • North Korea's attempt to deploy a spy satellite
  • Rebukes from neighboring countries and UN
  • Disruption of trilateral meeting in Seoul

Cons

  • Provocative action violating UN bans
  • Disruption of high-level diplomacy in the region