# S. Korea’s military said in a statement that the launch involved what the North called “a space launch vehicle.” It gave no further details.

*aerospace · news · 2023-08-23 · Vancouver Is Awesome*

## Key points

- South Korea confirmed North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Thursday.
- North Korea described the launch vehicle as a 'space launch vehicle,' per South Korean military.
- This is likely North Korea's second attempt to deploy a spy satellite into orbit.
- Japanese officials were previously notified by North Korea of an impending satellite launch.

**Countries:** South Korea, North Korea, Japan

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