By specifying that the launch vehicle was akin to those used by other countries, such as South Korea, North Korea was likely trying to emphasize that it was a satellite, not a missile
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North Korea previously stated plans to place three more military reconnaissance satellites in orbit this year after a successful launch in November 2023
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North Korea threatened Sunday to take action against South Korea over what it claims is violations of the de facto western maritime border, ratcheting up tensions ahead of a trilat.