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North Korea said Tuesday it planned to launch an “Earth observation satellite” between February 8 and 25.It said the launch is part of its peaceful space program. It says it wants to place satellites in space to gather information to help its weather experts make predictions.
But many experts say it is a way for the country to develop its nuclear weapons program. That program would be in violation of a United Nations ban on such activities.The New York Times reports the proposed launch is part of a North Korean effort to develop “an intercontinental ballistic missile that can deliver a nuclear bomb.”The newspaper reports that the United States has been helping to write a new U.N. Security Council resolution that would punish North Korea for these tests and launches. On January 6, North Korea conducted a nuclear test.The United States, South Korea and Japan have warned North Korea that it will be punished severely if the launch takes place.
But many experts say it is a way for the country to develop its nuclear weapons program. That program would be in violation of a United Nations ban on such activities.The New York Times reports the proposed launch is part of a North Korean effort to develop “an intercontinental ballistic missile that can deliver a nuclear bomb.”The newspaper reports that the United States has been helping to write a new U.N. Security Council resolution that would punish North Korea for these tests and launches. On January 6, North Korea conducted a nuclear test.The United States, South Korea and Japan have warned North Korea that it will be punished severely if the launch takes place.
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