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South Korea and Japan said earlier that they detected the North Korean launch.

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Wednesday it had successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit in its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the countrys determination to build

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nations determination to

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

North Korea claimed Wednesday it successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nations determination to build a space-based surveillance system during protracted tensions with the United States.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nation's determination to build a space-based surveillance system during protrac

A spy satellite is among the key military assets coveted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who wants to modernize his weapons systems to cope with what he calls escalating U.S. threats.

The launch was certain to invite strong condemnation from the United States and its partners because the U.N. bans North Korea from conducting satellite launches.

North Korea claimed to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nation's determination to build a space-based surveillance system.

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.